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daywear

American  
[dey-wair] / ˈdeɪˌwɛər /

noun

  1. clothing, makeup, etc., suitable for wear or use during the day.


adjective

  1. suitable as or used for daywear.

    daywear dresses.

Etymology

Origin of daywear

day + wear

Example Sentences

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In theory, houses are meant to present at least 25 looks combining daywear and eveningwear.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The man known for tailored daywear had quietly built a repertoire of exquisite evening clothes, many of them on loan from their famous owners for the Guggenheim exhibit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

Chiuri softened structured jackets and drew on fabrics woven with metal thread to give a new, creased texture to classically-cut dresses -- pushing styles into a sporty direction, for daywear.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2023

Knit biker shorts transform a tweed skirt and jacket into active daywear.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022

“Her daywear was more affordable and easily imitated,” said Isabella Coraca, assistant curator at Historic Royal Palaces, the charity behind the current Kensington Palace exhibit, “Diana: Her Fashion Story.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2018

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