time of day

American  

noun

1. a definite time as shown by a timepiece; the hour.

   Can you tell me the time of day?

2. Informal. a minimum of attention.

   He wouldn't even give her the time of day.

3. the current time; the present.

   The younger generation in this time of day encounters problems quite different from those of past generations.

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time of day Idioms  

1. The hour shown on a clock; also, a stage in any activity or period. For example, What time of day is the repairman coming? or This is hardly the time of day to ask for another installment when he's just turned one in. [Late 1500s] Also see not give someone the time of day.

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Etymology

Origin of time of day

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

By monitoring disturbances in the Wi-Fi networking signal, the system can notify you when someone has entered or exited the home at certain times of day or night, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of the most successful restaurant turnarounds have come from winning a new time of day.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although they can watch Taylor Swift perform any time of day or night by tapping on their phone screen, millions of Americans still bought tickets to her record-breaking “Eras” tour—and spent big on merchandise.

From The Wall Street Journal

When you come through the city, you don’t really just see people riding horses around at all times of day.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Ravine will do this time of day.”

From Literature