daytime

[ dey-tahym ]
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noun
  1. the time between sunrise and sunset.

adjective
  1. occurring, done, presented, etc., during the day: daytime television.

Origin of daytime

1
First recorded in 1525–35; day + time

Other words from daytime

  • pre·day·time, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for daytime

daytime

/ (ˈdeɪˌtaɪm) /


noun
  1. the time between dawn and dusk; the day as distinct from evening or night

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