daytime

noun
UK: /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
US: /ˈdeɪtaɪm/

  1. The period of the day when there is light from the sun.

    1. I like to sleep during the daytime.
    2. The park is very busy during the daytime, especially on weekends.

  2. Activities or events that happen during the day, as opposed to at night.

    1. Daytime television is often aimed at stay-at-home parents.
    2. Many shops are open for extended hours in order to increase daytime commerce.

Synonyms

day daylight sunshine
daytime adjective

  1. Relating to or happening during the day.

    1. I need daytime running lights for my car.
    2. The company provides a daytime telephone number for customer support.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "daytime" in English means: The period of the day when there is light from the sun., Activities or events that happen during the day, as opposed to at night..

The phonetic transcription of "daytime" is /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ in British English and /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daytime": day, daylight, sunshine.

Example usage of "daytime": "I like to sleep during the daytime.". More examples on the page.