daytime
pronunciation
How to pronounce daytime in British English: UK [ˈdeɪtaɪm]
How to pronounce daytime in American English: US [ˈdeɪtaɪm]
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- Noun:
- the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
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- Adjective:
- happening during or appropriate to the day
Word Origin
- daytime (n.)
- 1530s, from day + time (n.).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Daytime sleepiness appears to be the new normal for adolescents .
- 2. Daytime tv in america is running ads for gold investments .
- 3. Avoid daytime sleep if possible .
- 4. Daytime naps steal hours from nighttime slumber .
- 5. The frequent interruptions of deep sleep leads to excessive daytime fatigue and sleepiness .