daytime's
|day/time's|
A2
/ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/
(daytime)
day period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'daytime' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'day' and 'time', where 'day' meant 'the period of light' and 'time' referred to 'a period or interval'.
Historical Evolution
'daytime' changed from the Old English word 'dæg' (day) and 'tima' (time) and eventually became the modern English word 'daytime'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period of light during the day', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'daytime', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with the daytime.
The daytime's warmth was comforting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 02:21