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daytime

American  
[dey-tahym] / ˈdeɪˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. the time times between sunrise and sunset.


adjective

  1. occurring, done, presented, etc., during the day.

    daytime television.

daytime British  
/ ˈdeɪˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. the time between dawn and dusk; the day as distinct from evening or night

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Other Word Forms

  • predaytime noun

Etymology

Origin of daytime

First recorded in 1525–35; day + time

Example Sentences

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“If it’s daytime wherever I’m going, I stay up watching movies or working,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tehran is experiencing daytime temperatures in the low single digits, which is not unusual for the time of year.

From Barron's

Additionally, please take good care to notice signage regarding segments of the highway where daytime headlight use is required.

From Los Angeles Times

He put on the white coat and stethoscope for more than 300 episodes of that daytime drama from 1973 to 1976.

From Los Angeles Times

He had dabbled in some slots as a relationship expert in daytime TV, but it was an email he received in 2014 that would change his life.

From BBC