during

preposition

dur·​ing ˈdu̇r-iŋ 

 also  ˈdyu̇r-

1

: throughout the duration of

swims every day during the summer

2

: at a point in the course of

was offered a job during a visit to the capital

Synonyms

• amid
• amidst
• by
• over
• pending
• through
• throughout

Examples of during in a Sentence

She swims every day during the summer.

We got along well during the trip.

He worked in the field during most of the day.

During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.

The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortified Orange Juice Some juices are fortified with calcium, meaning it's added during the manufacturing process. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Apr. 2025

The orders came during Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive Muslim holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. —Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025

The pic takes place at a mansion in the burbs during the winter. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025

The incident took place during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. —Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from present participle of duren to last, from Anglo-French durer, from Latin durare to harden, endure, last, from durus hard; perhaps akin to Sanskrit dāru wood — more at tree entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for during

• curing
• luring
• mooring
• touring
• alluring
• assuring
• contouring
• enduring
• ensuring
• insuring
• manuring
• maturing

Kids Definition

during

preposition

dur·​ing ˌd(y)u̇r-iŋ 

1

: throughout the course of

swims every day during the summer

2

: at some time in the course of

you may call me during the day