time of day
The phrase "time of day" commonly refers to specific moments or periods within the 24-hour cycle, often characterized by distinct activities or natural light conditions.
Definition
A1General
(common)The specific hour or minute shown by a clock.
Example
- What time of day is it? It's 3:00 PM.
A2Daily Routine
(common)A segment of the day, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night.
Example
- She prefers to exercise in the early time of day.
B2Idiomatic
(idiomatic)A phrase meaning to pay attention to someone or acknowledge them.
Example
- He won't even give her the time of day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time of day":
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