days

[deyz]

adverb

1. in or during the day regularly.

   They slept days rather than nights.

days

/ deɪz /

adverb

1. informal,  during the day, esp regularly

   he works days

Word History and Origins

Origin of days¹

1125–75; Middle English daies; day, -s ¹

Example Sentences

The incident happened only four days after the port was named the Best West Coast seaport in North America for a seventh straight year by the trade publication Asia Cargo News.

From Los Angeles Times

Next up for the Republic is a daunting trip to Group F leaders Portugal on 11 October, with the Armenia return three days later.

From BBC

Of course, hers is a campaign that may only last a few days.

From BBC

It remains unclear when the Gaza City invasion will start, though Israel has already called up tens of thousands of reservists and destroyed dozens of high-rise residential towers in recent days.

From Los Angeles Times

The administration suggested it would modify its approach, only to reaffirm crackdown a few days later.

From BBC

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