Definition of"day" in English
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day
Definitions
Noun
Noun
Noun
Noun
Examples
"There are seven days in a week."
There are seven days in a week.
"The children love to play outside during the day."
The children love to play outside during the day.
"My birthday is on the fifth day of October."
My birthday is on the fifth day of October.
"In my grandmother's day, cars were a luxury."
In my grandmother's day, cars were a luxury.
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Etymology
From Old English 'dæġ' (meaning 'day'), from Proto-Germanic '*dagaz'. Cognates include Icelandic 'dagur', German 'Tag', and Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish 'dag'.
Cultural Notes
The concept of 'day' is fundamental to human civilization, influencing calendars, work schedules, and religious observances across cultures. Its dual meaning (24-hour period vs. daylight) reflects both astronomical and experiential aspects of time.