Daytime
'deɪtaɪm
Definitions
2 meaningsThe period of light between sunrise and sunset.
'deɪtaɪm
The time of day when it is light.
We prefer to walk the dog during the daytime.
💡 Simply: Daytime is like when the sun is out! You can play outside, go to school, or do anything you want when it's not nighttime. It's the time when it's light.
👶 For kids: Daytime is when the sun is shining and you can play outside!
More Examples
The museum is only open during daytime hours.
Many nocturnal animals sleep during the daytime.
How It's Used
"Many activities are best done during the daytime."
"The daytime temperature will be higher than the nighttime temperature."
Belonging to or happening during the day; diurnal.
'deɪtaɪm
Relating to or occurring during the day.
Daytime broadcasts are often geared toward a different audience.
💡 Simply: Daytime means something that happens when the sun is up. Like, 'Daytime TV' is on during the day, and 'Daytime activities' are what you do when it's light outside.
👶 For kids: Daytime means happening when the sun is shining.
More Examples
Daytime naps are a common way to rest.
The daytime temperature was quite warm.
How It's Used
"Daytime television programs often have different content than primetime shows."
"Daytime temperatures can have a huge impact on the environment."
Idioms & expressions
daytime drama
A television drama shown during the day; a soap opera.
"She loves to watch daytime drama."
From 'day' + 'time', Old English 'dægtīma'.
The term 'daytime' has been in use since the late 14th century.