Day Definition
day
noun
- time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; "two days later they left"; "they put on two performances every day"; "there are 30,000 passengers per day"
- some point or period in time; "it should arrive any day now"; "after that day she never trusted him again"; "those were the days"; "these days it is not unusual"
- a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day"
- 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"
- the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working); "my day began early this morning"; "it was a busy day on the stock exchange"; "she called it a day and went to bed"
- an era of existence or influence; "in the day of the dinosaurs"; "in the days of the Roman Empire"; "in the days of sailing ships"; "he was a successful pianist in his day"
- the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis; "how long is a day on Jupiter?"
- the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day
- a period of opportunity; "he deserves his day in court"; "every dog has his day"
- United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
"Day" in song lyrics
See how day is used in real songs:
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"For my homies all day"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Won't stop rollin' blunts till judgement day"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Well I guess I'll have to live day to day"
1200 Techniques — Karma
Words that rhyme with day
Usage tips for "day"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "day" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for day to find words that pair well.