noun
The part of the day when it is light outside, not night.
The streets are busy in the daytime.
I prefer to travel during the daytime.
Common phrases & grammar
daytime hours
during the daytime
in the daytime
American English
How to pronounce daytime
noun · adjectiveA2
DAYtaim
/ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The part of the day when it is light outside, not night.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
Happening or used during the day, not at night.
The museum offers daytime tours.
Daytime activities are included in the program.
Common phrases & grammar
daytime TV · daytime activities · daytime running lights
daytime + noun
Useful expressions
during the day, not at night
The streets are busy in the daytime.
television programs shown during the day
My aunt watches daytime TV.
lights on a vehicle that come on during the day so other people can see it more easily
My car has daytime running lights.