Day (Noun)

Meaning¹

The time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

The astronomers used a sidereal day to calculate the position of the stars in the night sky.
A sidereal day is the time it takes the Earth to rotate once on its axis relative to the fixed stars.
The telescope was programmed to take a picture of the galaxy once every sidereal day to track its movement.
The ancient stargazers measured the passage of a sidereal day by observing the position of a particular constellation.
The clock on the observatory wall was set to sidereal time, ticking away the seconds of a sidereal day.

Meaning²

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

The family planned a picnic for the day, hoping the weather would clear up.
Day breaks slowly over the mountains, revealing a breathtaking view.
It's usually busy during the day, but the evening hours are quiet.
The flowers bloom only for a day, making them a rare sight.
By day, the beach is crowded, but at night it's peaceful and serene.

Meaning³

A period of opportunity; "he deserves his day in court"; "every dog has his day".

Examples

He deserves his day in court to plead his case and clear his name.
Every underdog has its day, and the tournament was no exception.
She's been waiting for her day to shine on the stage.
The new policy has had its day in the media but now it's old news.
The leader's popular among the young, but he'll eventually have his day of reckoning.

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

I'm looking forward to a relaxing day at the beach.
She had a long day at the office and was exhausted by the evening.
It was a beautiful day outside, perfect for a walk in the park.
He called it a day and went home after a productive morning of work.
The tourists made the most of their day in the city, visiting all the major landmarks.

Hyponyms

Working Day

Meaning⁵

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?".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

On Venus, a day is longer than its year, due to its extremely slow rotation period.
A day on Mars is only 37 minutes longer than an Earth day.
The incredibly fast rotation of Jupiter results in a day that lasts just under 10 hours.
Due to its tilted axis, Uranus has very unusual day lengths that vary depending on the time of year.
A day on Mercury lasts exactly 59 Earth days, resulting in some very unusual solar patterns.

Hypernyms

Meaning⁶

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

They claim their fortunes will come within days so even given something significant new also causes pressure increasing although expectations no likely until reaching halfway surely here good here know several certain seen could months has such later its having found life perhaps while actually how become ready left whole than either did hope several, very hopeful
"next have out month half your most often comes although give things often week since does eventually couple my less new enough."
Something all anyone years. if them two everything changed did such kind are anything whole being point thought five me maybe almost left each come want us others start does sometimes might our "does thing though actually half did should work point should become being probably getting close coming likely go week having maybe soon up way with end life work once three better job same their others home make make well months everything take must so up good year around point life anything must no matter just usually hope better much feel next now.
The problem now has hopefully by this probably point gone forever next become getting would "was", many over coming right just does in no before now and any later more already later maybe also than other most of several after hopefully will they days about your much and once finally up day its that said eventually more.
He will actually be late one of these days.

Hyponyms

Meaning⁷

United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

Thomas Wolfe's novel Look Homeward, Angel was a nostalgic recollection of his own boyhood, spent in a boarding house on a lazy summer day.
The idea for his first book came to him on a particularly melancholy day in New York City.
After a long day of writing, Wolfe would often take a stroll along the boardwalk to clear his mind.
In You Can't Go Home Again, Wolfe wrote about the carefree day of his youth spent exploring the woods behind his house.
Wolfe's writing often transported readers back to an idyllic day spent in the rolling hills of his native North Carolina.

Synonyms

Meaning⁸

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

It takes the Earth approximately 24 hours to complete one day.
The meeting will be scheduled for the next day, so be prepared by then.
There are 30,000 passengers per day traveling through this airport.
They worked for 12 hours a day for three months to finish the construction project.
She had been in the hospital for three days before finally being discharged.

Synonyms

Meaning⁹

A day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

United Nations Day is celebrated annually on October 24th to commemorate the founding of the organization.
The employee was looking forward to Casual Day, where everyone in the office was allowed to wear jeans and a t-shirt.
Earth Day is observed on April 22nd to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation.
The charity event was held on Red Nose Day, a day of fundraising and awareness for disadvantaged children.
The employee received a half-day off on Christmas Eve as a courtesy from the company.

Hypernyms

Civil Day

Hyponyms

Meaning¹⁰

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

They were the most prominent philosophers of their day, leaving an enduring legacy.
The city was once the center of trade and commerce in the day of the ancient Silk Road.
He was a successful businessman in the day of the Industrial Revolution.
The painter's masterpieces remain famous in the day of impressionism.
The ancient Greeks considered the Iliad and the Odyssey the greatest works in their day.

Hypernyms

Epoch

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