Meaning & Definition of word "Day"
Day
/deɪ/
noun:
- 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.
Etymology
●Old English 'dæg', related to Dutch 'dag' and German 'Tag'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
daylight:
The natural light of the day.
week:
A period of seven days.
calendar:
A system for organizing days into weeks and months.
Slang Meanings of day
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.