day — a period of 24 hours as a unit of time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of 24 hours as a unit of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat sleeps 16 hours a day and still looks tired.
- I'll start my diet tomorrow, but today is 'cheat day' again.
- What day is it today? I've lost track since working from home.
day
NOUN[/deɪ/]
a period of 24 hours as a unit of time
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'day' derives from Old English 'dæg', which evolved from the common ancestral language of Germanic peoples. It is connected to an Indo-European root meaning 'hot' or 'burning', reflecting the original concept of the period when the sun blazes across the sky.
Breakdown
Old English 'dæg' from Proto-Germanic *dagaz, ultimately from the Indo-European root *dhegwh- (to burn, heat), referring to the burning or shining of the sun during daylight hours.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat sleeps 16 hours a day and still looks tired.”
“I'll start my diet tomorrow, but today is 'cheat day' again.”
“What day is it today? I've lost track since working from home.”
“She works hard every day to achieve her goals.”
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