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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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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Nearly two years later, thousands of Ohioans have organized and rallied on their behalf, but the constant back-and-forth around their legal status has made planning their day-to-day lives more difficult, Dorsainvil explained.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

It could be a strong reaction to a policy or comment, or a personal experience which highlights the difference between political promises and day-to-day reality.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Once again, the finance business just doesn’t have the name recognition and cachet—and immediately obvious day-to-day impact—of innovations like automobiles and electric lighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Yes, it’s your job, but your retirement will affect their day-to-day life greatly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

You are hereby ordered to appear before this court as noted below and continue to appear from day-to-day hereafter until legally excused.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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