Word of the Day: Day
A day is a 24-hour period that measures the passage of time. This word also refers to the time that occurs between sunrise and sunset.
- What day is today? Today is Sunday.
- It looks like it’s going to be a good day.
- What do you do during the day?
- I hope you have a good day.
- How many days a week do you go to work or school?
- There are 24 hours in a day.
- There are seven days in a week.
- There are 365 days in a year.
- The day after today is tomorrow.
- Night turns to day at sunrise.
- Day turns to night at sunset.
There are many expressions that include the word “day.”
- Tomorrow will be another day. (We can continue this later.)
- We should call it a day. (We should stop working.)
- Let’s call it a day. (Let’s stop.)
- There just aren’t enough hours in a day. (There isn’t enough time to accomplish one’s goals.)
- Every dog has his day. (Everyone–including dogs–has a good day at some point in life.)
- It’s plain as day. (It’s obvious.)
- My car has seen better days. (It’s an old car, but it was once new and beautiful.)
- We need to take things one day at a time. (Make progress but slowly.)
- Rome wasn’t built in a day. (It takes time to make progress.)
- That idea will never see the light of day. (It will never become a real thing.)
- Those were the good old days. (I have fond memories of past events.)
- We’ll be ready to go on day one. (day one = the first day in a period of time)
- An apple a day keeps the doctor away. (If you eat healthy food regularly, such as an apple, you aren’t as likely to get sick.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with D page to see the list of all words starting with letter D. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
