What does "daytime" mean?

1. (the period of daylight) the time of day when it is light outside. 2. (happening during the day) describes something that happens or is used during the day rather than at night.

How do you use "daytime"?

Often used with 'in the' or 'during the'. Usually placed before a noun.

daytime

n. · adj.

US //ˈdeɪˌtaɪm// UK //dˈeɪtaɪm// day·time

1 the period of daylight (n.)
A2 Elementary

the time of day when it is light outside.

the period of natural light between dawn and dusk.

Example

The park is much safer to walk through during the daytime.

Example

While the desert is scorching during the daytime, temperatures can plummet rapidly once the sun disappears below the horizon.

Usage

Often used with 'in the' or 'during the'.
- daylight
- day
- nighttime
- night
2 happening during the day (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

describes something that happens or is used during the day rather than at night.

occurring, active, or used during the hours of daylight.

Example

She prefers watching daytime television while she eats her lunch.

Example

The network shifted its programming strategy to include more educational daytime broadcasts for children staying home from school.

Usage

Usually placed before a noun.

Teacher's tip

In biological contexts, 'diurnal' is the technical term, but 'daytime' is the standard choice for everyday activities.
- diurnal
- nightly
- nocturnal

Origin

From day + time.