a day

noun
UK: /ə deɪ/
US: /ə deɪ/

  1. A period of 24 hours as a unit of time.

    1. I work eight hours a day, five days a week. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists say we need a day to recover after the marathon, which is logical. [ ] [ ]

  2. The part of a day which is not night; the time when there is light from the sun.

    1. We went to the beach for a day and had so much fun. [ ] [ ]
    2. They planned a day trip to explore the local history museum and art gallery. [ ] [ ]

  3. A specified or particular day.

    1. I will call you back a day later, when I have more information. [ ] [ ]
    2. She remembers a day when she felt completely free and without any problems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

daytime date
a day adverb

  1. At some point in the future; eventually.

    1. A day, I will travel the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. Perhaps, a day they might appreciate all the sacrifices made on their behalf. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a day" in English means: A period of 24 hours as a unit of time., The part of a day which is not night; the time when there is light from the sun., A specified or particular day..

The phonetic transcription of "a day" is /ə deɪ/ in British English and /ə deɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a day": daytime, date.

Example usage of "a day": "I work eight hours a day, five days a week.". More examples on the page.