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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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.
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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
Dressed in orange, Ripa brought the prison drama to daytime with her hilarious interpretation of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling).
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
For a good daytime choice, turn to the collared ribbed tank.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
Dressed in orange, Ripa brought the prison drama to daytime with her hilarious interpretation of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling).
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
For a good daytime choice, turn to the collared ribbed tank.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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daytime
noun
day·time
ˈdā-ˌtīm 
: the period of daylight
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