Meaning & Definition of word "Day"

Day

/deɪ/

1. A period of 24 hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next.
- Example: We will meet for lunch in the middle of the day.
2. The time between sunrise and sunset when there is daylight.
- Example: During the day, the park is filled with families having picnics.
3. A specified day of the month or year.
- Example: Her birthday is the best day of the year for me.
4. A period of time in one's life.
- Example: He had the best days of his youth traveling the world.
5. A time for activity or work, as opposed to night.
- Example: She prefers to do her studies during the day when she feels more alert.

Old English 'dæg', related to Dutch 'dag' and German 'Tag'.

day in and day out:

Repeatedly or continuously over a long period.

call it a day:

To stop working for the day.

one of these days:

At some unspecified time in the future.

daydream:

A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present.

good day:

A polite expression used to bid farewell or greet someone.

daylight:

The natural light of the day.

week:

A period of seven days.

calendar:

A system for organizing days into weeks and months.

Meaning: Hump Day

Example Sentence: Wednesday is often called Hump Day because it’s the middle of the week.

Meaning: Day trip

Example Sentence: We're going on a day trip to the beach this Saturday.

Meaning: Throw shade

Example Sentence: She was just throwing shade at him all day during the meeting.