Day

noun

/deɪ/

Word Frequency: 348.1

Definitions

1.nounAny period of 24 hours.

"I've been here for two days and a bit."

2.nounA period from midnight to the following midnight.

"The day begins at midnight."

3.nounRotational period of a planet (especially Earth).

"A day on Mars is slightly over 24 hours."

4.nounThe part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.

"I worked two days last week."

5.nounPart of a day period between sunrise and sunset where one enjoys daylight; daytime.

"day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day."

6.nounA specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age; time.

"Every dog has its day."

7.nounA period of contention of a day or less.

"The day belonged to the Allies."

8.nounA 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.

"Your 8am forecast: The high for the day will be 30 and the low, before dawn, will be 10."

9.verbTo spend a day (in a place).