daytime
3 antonyms and opposites of daytime, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The hours between sunrise and sunset, as opposed to nighttime.
Antonyms
How to use daytime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A compound of "day" and "time," describing the daylight portion of the 24-hour cycle.
Full origin of daytime →Frequently asked questions
What does “daytime” mean?
The word “daytime” means the hours between sunrise and sunset, as opposed to nighttime. In plain terms, the part of the day when it's light out, or anything happening during those hours.
How do you pronounce “daytime”?
“Daytime” is pronounced DAY-tym (/ˈdeɪtaɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “daytime” in a sentence?
Here is “daytime” used in a sentence: “The store is only open during the daytime.”
What is the opposite of “daytime”?
The opposite of “daytime” — its antonyms — are night, nighttime and evening.
What part of speech is “daytime”?
Depending on how it is used, “daytime” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “daytime” a common word?
“Daytime” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “daytime” have?
“Daytime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hours between sunrise and sunset, as opposed to nighttime.
What is the difference between "daytime" and "daylight"?
"Daytime" refers to the hours between sunrise and sunset as a period of time, as opposed to "nighttime." "Daylight" refers more specifically to the natural light produced by the sun during those hours, so daytime is about the time period while daylight is about the light itself.
Can "daytime" be used as an adjective?
Yes, "daytime" functions as an adjective in phrases such as "daytime television" or "daytime hours," describing something that happens or exists during the day. In this use it modifies a noun directly, unlike its noun use referring to the period itself.
Is "daytime" written as one word or two?
"Daytime" is standardly written as a single word in modern English, not as "day time." This single-word form applies whether it is used as a noun or as an adjective.