English · Word Candidate

daytime

/ˈdeɪtaɪm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: daytimes

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.

Noun

Examples

In the daytime the beds are made up but completely out of sight, giving the passenger a comfortable little private room; as the time for retiring comes, after preparing for rest in the same spacious conditions, he is able, practically at a touch, to pull the bed into position ready for use.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Pertaining to daytime; appropriate to the day.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Happening during the day.

Adjective

Examples

daytime television

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “daytime” mean?

The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.

Is “daytime” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.