daytime
The period of time during the day when there is light from the sun. It is the part of the day between sunrise and sunset when most people are active.
Exemplos
3 de 5I prefer to do my grocery shopping during the daytime when the shops are less crowded.
I prefer to do my grocery shopping during the daytime when the shops are less crowded.
The facility is open to the public only during the daytime hours for safety reasons.
The facility is open to the public only during the daytime hours for safety reasons.
I'm a daytime person, so I usually feel very tired once the sun goes down.
I'm a daytime person, so I usually feel very tired once the sun goes down.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word as a compound: 'day' + 'time'. It is literally the 'time' of 'day' when the sun is visible.
Quiz rápido
The sun is brightest during the _______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: daytime
Exemplos
I prefer to do my grocery shopping during the daytime when the shops are less crowded.
everydayI prefer to do my grocery shopping during the daytime when the shops are less crowded.
The facility is open to the public only during the daytime hours for safety reasons.
formalThe facility is open to the public only during the daytime hours for safety reasons.
I'm a daytime person, so I usually feel very tired once the sun goes down.
informalI'm a daytime person, so I usually feel very tired once the sun goes down.
Certain species of animals have evolved to hunt specifically during the daytime to avoid nocturnal predators.
academicCertain species of animals have evolved to hunt specifically during the daytime to avoid nocturnal predators.
Our daytime staff handles all customer inquiries between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
businessOur daytime staff handles all customer inquiries between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
daytime running lights
safety lights on a vehicle that stay on during the day
in the broad daytime
during the middle of the day in full view
daytime sleeper
a person who sleeps during the day because they work at night
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'day' can mean a full 24-hour period, whereas 'daytime' only refers to the period when it is light.
'Daily' is an adjective or adverb meaning 'every day', while 'daytime' is a noun referring to a specific part of the day.
Notas de uso
Use 'daytime' when you want to specifically distinguish the light hours from the dark hours. It is commonly used as an adjective before other nouns like 'hours' or 'activities'.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes say 'at daytime', but the correct prepositional phrases are usually 'in the daytime' or 'during the daytime'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word as a compound: 'day' + 'time'. It is literally the 'time' of 'day' when the sun is visible.
Origem da palavra
A compound of the Old English words 'dæg' (day) and 'tīma' (time).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many modern societies, the daytime is strictly associated with productivity, school, and professional life.
Quiz rápido
The sun is brightest during the _______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: daytime
Vocabulário relacionado
The early part of the day that begins at sunrise and ends at...
sunriseSunrise is the time in the morning when the sun first appear...
sunsetThe time in the evening when the sun disappears from view be...
noonNoon refers to the exact middle of the day, specifically 12:...
afternoonThe period of time between noon and evening. It usually star...
Mais palavras de Time
hour
A1A unit of time that lasts for sixty minutes. There are twenty-four of these units in one full day.
century
A1A century is a period of 100 years. It is a common unit of time used to group historical events and long durations.
interval
A1An interval is a period of time between two events or actions. It can also describe the space between two objects or musical notes.
era
A1An era is a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. It is used to group years together based on a specific theme, person, or invention.
age
A1Age refers to the amount of time a person has lived or an object has existed. It is also used to describe a particular period in history or a stage of life.
Wednesday
A1Wednesday is the third day of the work week, occurring between Tuesday and Thursday. It is generally considered the middle of the standard five-day working week.
Friday
A1Friday is the fifth day of the week, falling between Thursday and Saturday. In many Western cultures, it is the final day of the standard work and school week.
weekday
A1A weekday is any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. These are typically the days when people go to work or school, covering Monday through Friday.
tomorrow
A1The day that occurs immediately after the present day. It is used to refer to the near future or a specific date following today.
daily
A1The word daily describes something that happens every day or once in every twenty-four-hour period. It is used to explain the frequency of a habit, task, or regular event.
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