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Definition of daytime

daytime

/ˈdeɪ.taɪm/
day · time
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• adjective

1

Occurring, operating, or suitable for use during the hours of daylight.

Example

"The city experiences heavy traffic during the daytime hours, especially in the commercial district."

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• noun

1

The period of the day between sunrise and sunset when there is natural light.

Example

"Nocturnal animals usually sleep in burrows during the daytime and emerge at dusk to hunt."

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• Rhymes for daytime

• Nearby Words

dayroom
daysack
dayshift
daytime
daytimer
dayton
daytrip

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'day' (from Old English 'dæg') and 'time' (from Old English 'tīma').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daytime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daytime
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