daytime

noun

day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm How to pronounce daytime (audio)
often attributive
: the time during which there is daylight

Examples of daytime in a Sentence

These animals are active during the daytime. It's the best new show on daytime.
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The full daytime rates would be in effect from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each weekday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 Former President Donald Trump had a lot to say about The View at two of his Pennsylvania rallies on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and to no surprise, the co-hosts of the ABC daytime series didn't bite their tongues when responding. Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 Beyond the complimentary daytime outdoor exhibition, visitors can go for ticketed experiences that offer deeper insights into Dale Chihuly's creative process and artistic vision. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Vultures are large, daytime (diurnal) raptors that primarily feed on the decaying flesh of dead animals, known as carrion. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for daytime 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daytime was before the 12th century

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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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daytime

noun
day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm How to pronounce daytime (audio)
: the period of daylight

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