Meaning & Definition of word "Days"
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Days
/deɪz/
noun:
- 1. A period of 24 hours as a unit of time, reckoned from midnight to midnight.
- Example: There are seven days in a week.
- 2. A period of time characterized by a particular quality or condition.
- Example: In the old days, people communicated through letters.
- 3. The time taken for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis, resulting in the cycles of light and darkness.
- Example: The days are getting longer as summer approaches.
- 4. A specified or particular day.
- Example: She will arrive on the first days of October.
- 5. A time in someone’s life or a period of active involvement in something.
- Example: Those were the days when we played outside until sunset.
Etymology
Old English 'dæg' which means day, related to Dutch 'dag' and German 'Tag'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
days gone by:
Referring to a past time that is often viewed nostalgically.
in this day and age:
In the current time period, implying modern circumstances.
the good old days:
A nostalgic term referring to a past time that seems better than the present.
Related Words
day:
A period of 24 hours.
week:
A unit of time equal to seven days.
month:
A period of time approximately equal to the length of time it takes the moon to orbit the Earth.
Slang Meanings of days
Meaning: long days
Example Sentence: After working long days, I need a vacation.
Meaning: crazy days
Example Sentence: Those were some crazy days during college.