What does “day” mean?
- 1
nouna period of 24 hours
There are seven days in a week.
- 2
nounthe time when it is light outside
Owls sleep during the day.
- 3
nounthe hours you spend at work
I had a long day at the office.
Day at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /deɪ/ · DAY
How to use “day” correctly
“Every day” (two words) means each day; “everyday” (one word) is an adjective meaning ordinary: “everyday life”.
Common phrases with “day”
- every day
- the next day
- one day
- have a nice day
Idioms with “day”
- Call it a day: To stop working on something, either for today or for good.
- Save for a rainy day: To keep some money for a time in the future when you might need it.
- Every dog has its day: Everyone gets a moment of success or luck at some point.
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