night and day

adverb

: all the time : continually

Examples of night and day in a Sentence

night and day she reminded him that if it weren't for her, he'd be a nobody
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The movie is extra special to me because of my admiration for firefighters who worked night and day to save lives and property during the recent fires in Los Angeles. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 The contrast is already night and day—or, rather, heads and tails. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025 The difference this preseason has been like night and day for the power-hitting right fielder, according to Warriors coach Valerie Wood. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 There's even adaptive lighting installed to simulate night and day for better mental health. David Szondy, New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night and day

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night and day was before the 12th century

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“Night and day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20and%20day. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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