Pronunciation coach
Day
Sounds like
DAY
Tap the speaker to hear the word.
Simple meaning
What does Day mean?
Day means a 24-hour period or the light part of it.
Dictionary definition
A period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light outside.
Example sentences
Day in a sentence
easy
We played outside on a sunny day.
medium
The project is due in one day.
hard
A day can feel short when it is filled with work, school, and activities.
Synonyms
Words like Day
dateUse when talking about a specific day on a calendar.
daytimeUse for the part of the day when it is light outside.
Antonyms
Opposite words
nightThe dark part of a 24-hour period.
eveningThe later part of the day before night.
Word family
Day word family
Base word
day
noun
days
More than one day.
noun
daytime
The light part of the day.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Day
Practice 1
What does day mean?
Day can mean a full 24-hour period or the light part of that time.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses day correctly?
This sentence uses day to mean a period of time.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of day?
Night is the dark part of the 24-hour cycle, often contrasted with day.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Day, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.