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Definition of daywork

daywork

/ˈdeɪ.wɜːrk/
day · work
Plural:dayworks
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• noun

1

Labor hired and paid for by the day or hour, rather than by the piece or under a fixed-price contract.

Example

"Because the renovation uncovered unexpected structural damage, the contractor billed the extra repairs as daywork."

2

Work performed during normal daytime hours as opposed to a night shift.

Example

"After five years on the overnight crew, she was relieved to finally transfer to daywork."

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• Rhymes for daywork

• Nearby Words

dayton
daytrip
daywear
daywork
dayworker
daze
dazedly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'dai-werk', corresponding to Old English 'dæġweorc', formed as a compound of 'dæġ' (day) and 'weorc' (work).

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