good day

interjection

somewhat formal + old-fashioned

—used to say hello or goodbye to someone in the daytime

Good day to you, sir.

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On a good day, his approval rating was around thirty per cent, considerably lower than Joe Biden’s. —

Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024 Reassessing priorities Working with Flatwater, Crump has learned to make every day a good day. —

Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024 The tactic appears to have paid off as several major retailers enjoyed a good day on the stock market on Friday. —

Chloe Mayer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Travelon Anti-theft Classic Messenger bag Another good day bag, this roomy crossbody will keep your items easily accessible, with design elements meant to give you some peace of mind: locking zippers, RFID-blocking pockets for your cards and passport, and slash-resistant panels and straps. —

Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for good day