daytime meaning

Definition of daytime

1. the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
   • the dawn turned night into day
   • it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime

   Synonyms: day, daylight

   Type of: time period

   Kinds: afternoon, midafternoon, evening

How to pronounce daytime

daytime is pronounced /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.