daytime
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- predaytime noun
Etymology
Origin of daytime
Example Sentences
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During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, shoppers stock up on treats, as families gather for lavish meals before and after the daytime fast that stretches from sunrise to sunset.
From Barron's
Talarico was on the daytime talk show Feb. 2, which has led to the FCC launching an “enforcement action” on the matter.
From Los Angeles Times
She was also aware that the highly competitive daytime talk show arena had been a notorious minefield for several top stars, leading to quick failure.
From Los Angeles Times
Because most inmate releases are done during the daytime, prison staff had to be called back in to handle the paperwork and logistics of freeing an inmate.
From Salon
Typically, news content, daytime and late-night talk shows have been excluded from these regulations, as it has been an informal tradition for presidential candidates to make their rounds on various late-night shows.
From Los Angeles Times
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