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days

American  
[deyz] / deɪz /

adverb

  1. in or during the day regularly.

    They slept days rather than nights.


days British  
/ deɪz /

adverb

  1. informal during the day, esp regularly

    he works days

"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

Etymology

Origin of days

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

Example Sentences

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The new policy requires that lawmakers identify detainees by name at least two business days before a visit and provide a signed consent form from each detainee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

With time already served, the judge said she would serve a minimum of 12 years and 154 days in prison.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

—Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel on Friday, extending losses from the previous session after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran and said a peace deal could be reached within days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

On average, a vehicle battery can cover a household's needs for between five and seven days before running down.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“Not everyone is counting the days until they leave Davey, La,” Arlo says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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