daytime
word
/ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/
DAY-tym
/dˈeɪtaɪm/
DAY-tym
Definition
The period of time during the day when there is natural daylight, usually from sunrise to sunset.
Usage & Nuances
'Daytime' is a general, neutral word—used formally and informally. It refers to the period with sunlight, not just 'work hours' or morning/afternoon specifically. Common collocations: 'during the daytime', 'daytime TV', 'daytime hours'. Opposite is 'nighttime'.
Spanish: día (parte del día con luz)Portuguese (BR): dia (parte do dia com luz)Portuguese (PT): dia (parte do dia com luz)Chinese (Simplified): 白天Chinese (Traditional): 白天Hindi: दिन का समयArabic: النهارBengali: দিন - দিনের বেলাRussian: дневное времяJapanese: 昼間Vietnamese: ban ngàyKorean: 낮시간Turkish: gündüzUrdu: دن کا وقتIndonesian: siang hari - waktu siang
Example Sentences
It is safer to walk in the daytime than at night.
basic
Flowers open in the daytime and close at night.
basic
The park is only open during daytime hours.
basic
I get most of my work done in the daytime when I have more energy.
natural
Daytime temperatures can get really high in the summer.
natural
I prefer to travel by train in the daytime so I can see the scenery.
natural