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In daytime vs in a daytime

The correct phrase is 'in daytime.' 'In a daytime' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'In daytime' is used to refer to activities or events that occur during the day without specifying a particular day.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1015 views

In daytime

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in daytime' to refer to activities or events that happen during the day without specifying a particular day.

Examples:

  • I prefer to work in daytime and relax in the evening.
  • The birds are more active in daytime than at night.
  • She enjoys hiking in daytime to enjoy the scenery.
  • In daytime, the city is bustling with activity.
  • It's easier to spot wildlife in daytime.

in a daytime

This phrase is not correct in English. The article 'a' should not be used before 'daytime.'

  • The best supporting actress in a daytime drama award goes to... Lori Craven.
  • And the Emmy for outstanding actress in a daytime drama goes to...
  • Listen, I'm sitting here and going through things... and I have a hole in my daytime schedule.
  • Who can sleep in a hospital during the daytime?
  • Who can sleep in a hospital during the daytime?
  • At night you can see what happened in a second; in daytime, we call them land sharks.
  • Anything said in a mock trial or daytime courtroom show can be used in any real criminal proceeding or primetime procedural show, subject to the interpretation of the presiding judge or the executive producer.
  • A daytime party celebrating Leap Day.
  • I figure a daytime barbeque should be safe.
  • Gob's girlfriend Marta had been nominated for a daytime Desi... the award given for excellence in Spanish daytime television.
  • Two Emmys and a Daytime Tony.
  • But the fact is, a daytime heist has its advantages.
  • But the fact is, a daytime heist has its advantages.
  • Studies all around the world have shown that children benefit from being supported and taught in a daycare facility or by a daytime carer.
  • I got a daytime visit from Bill while I was there.
  • If the President addressed every question about his personal life, we may as well turn the Oval Office into a daytime talk show set.
  • You can tell mark you like him at a daytime chaperoned meal.
  • It means they're a daytime, as you can imagine, those rats to this very day are running around these fields all night long.
  • Vampires require a daytime protector, a guardian...
  • You're like a daytime talk show.

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