day

noun

ˈdā How to pronounce day (audio)
Definition of daynext
1
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next during the day, we like to go play ball in the park

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2
as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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3
as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness

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Recent Examples of day General Daily Insight for August 04, 2026 Small reactions can shape the whole day. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026 My summer dresses will sadly be retired in the coming weeks, but a denim midi skirt is the ideal swap on days when I can’t be bothered to wear jeans. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Toyota has production facilities there, with production now halted at its Tahara plant for five days through Friday. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 At the San Sebastian property, the excellent restaurants, exquisite interior design, and passion for detail—all hallmarks of the brand—blend in like never before with a maritime landscape that hypnotizes its guests at any time of day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
  1. daytime
  2. time
  3. morning
  4. daylight
  5. era
  6. sunrise
  7. afternoon
  8. period
Noun
  • Matt Schick and Jenny Dalton-Hill call daytime games during the tourney’s first three days.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Up front, there’s that classic boxy body with an illuminated Geely Galaxy emblem in the center and a full-width daytime running light.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of daytime
Noun
  • Alas, there’s not enough time for this deadbeat to blossom into a real dad.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ancillary revenue may become a larger opportunity over time, but the immediate objective is engagement.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of time
Noun
  • Every morning, Micheline Kayimpa pulls on layers of protective gear before stepping into an Ebola isolation ward in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), knowing that one small mistake could cost her life.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In the early morning hours on Sunday, the Marine Unit responded after a woman entered the Chicago River from a downtown bridge.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • During that time, daylight will fade, temperatures may fall, bright planets and stars will appear, and the corona will stretch around the black silhouette of the moon.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Three wildfires are burning in Spokane County, Washington, and thousands of families have been ordered to flee their homes overnight, as state officials warn of an incredibly dangerous situation and brace for what daylight may reveal.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of daylight
Noun
  • In the end, the matchup felt like two eras colliding between two different franchises.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In an era of accelerating climate disruption, social connection may be a community’s greatest asset, and yet one of its most fragile resources to protect.
    — Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of era
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  • The spacious porch faces the water and delivers show-stopping sunrise views.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunrise
Noun
  • Movie night turns a rainy afternoon into quality time together.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • La Casa de la Playa is a rare resort where staying in can be every bit as rewarding as heading out, and where an afternoon spent by your plunge pool may become the highlight of your trip.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of afternoon
Noun
  • An investigation discovered that the girl had been previously left unattended, wandering the streets for an extended period of time before being found by an Amazon delivery driver, the arrest report for Earnest Jackson says.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Crepe myrtles need about an inch of water per week and supplemental water is especially important during periods of intense drought.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
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