often attributive
: the time during which there is daylight
Examples of daytime in a Sentence
These animals are active during the daytime.
It's the best new show on daytime.
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The full daytime rates would be in effect from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each weekday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump had a lot to say about The View at two of his Pennsylvania rallies on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and to no surprise, the co-hosts of the ABC daytime series didn't bite their tongues when responding.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Beyond the complimentary daytime outdoor exhibition, visitors can go for ticketed experiences that offer deeper insights into Dale Chihuly's creative process and artistic vision.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Vultures are large, daytime (diurnal) raptors that primarily feed on the decaying flesh of dead animals, known as carrion.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump had a lot to say about The View at two of his Pennsylvania rallies on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and to no surprise, the co-hosts of the ABC daytime series didn't bite their tongues when responding.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Beyond the complimentary daytime outdoor exhibition, visitors can go for ticketed experiences that offer deeper insights into Dale Chihuly's creative process and artistic vision.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Vultures are large, daytime (diurnal) raptors that primarily feed on the decaying flesh of dead animals, known as carrion.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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daytime
noun
day·time
ˈdā-ˌtīm 
: the period of daylight
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