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day-to-day

American  
[dey-tuh-dey] / ˈdeɪ təˈdeɪ /

adjective

  1. occurring each day; daily.

    day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.

  2. concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.

day-to-day British  

adjective

  1. routine; everyday

    day-to-day chores
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day to day Idioms  

  1. Also, from day to day.

  2. Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]

  3. live from day to day . Be interested only in immediate concerns, without thought for the future. For example, Jean lives from day to day, planning nothing in advance . Also see live for the moment .

Etymology

Origin of day-to-day

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

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Because your daughter did not need to use her dependent’s benefits for day-to-day activities, you were able to invest them to great effect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Fixating on the day-to-day costs of a mortgage may only do so much for a buyer.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Equiniti CEO Dan Kramer and the company’s leadership team will retain responsibility for day-to-day operations, regulatory obligations and client relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“What I mostly miss in my day-to-day life is community,” says Newton, who adds that the reading group, organized by PAM, has been a highlight of his year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But one day something happened to cause me to think twice before declaring white terror more the fantasy of movies than the reality of day-to-day living.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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