Daytime

/ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The period of time between sunrise and sunset during which there is daylight.

During daytime, the park is filled with families enjoying the sun.

The hours of light as opposed to the hours of darkness.

I've always preferred running in the daytime rather than at night.

The period when most people are awake and active, as opposed to nighttime.

Daytime television shows often attract a different audience than evening shows.

From Middle English 'deitme', equivalent to 'day' + 'time'.

daytime television

Television programming that airs during the daytime hours.

daytime nap

A short sleep taken during the day.

daytime drama

A genre of television drama series often aired during the day.

day

A period of 24 hours as a unit of time.

night

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

sunlight

Light from the sun.

A term used to refer to activities that should only be done during the day.

That type of event is a daytime thing, we can’t do it at night.

An informal reference to the quiet or mundane aspects of life.

Let’s keep it calm and just enjoy this daytime vibe.