day after day

The period of light between dawn and nightfall; the interval from sunrise to sunset.

1. The 24-hour period during which the earth completes one rotation on its axis.

2. The period during which a celestial body makes a similar rotation.

3. A specific, characteristic period in one's lifetime: In Grandmother's day, skirts were long.

4. A period of opportunity or prominence: Every defendant is entitled to a day in court. That child will have her day.

Abbr. D One of the numbered 24-hour periods into which a week, month, or year is divided.

The portion of a 24-hour period that is devoted to work, school, or business: an eight-hour day; a sale that lasted for three days.

A 24-hour period or a portion of it that is reserved for a certain activity: a day of rest.

1. A specific, characteristic period in one's lifetime: In Grandmother's day, skirts were long.

2. A period of opportunity or prominence: Every defendant is entitled to a day in court. That child will have her day.

A period of time in history; an era: We studied the tactics used in Napoleon's day. The day of computer science is well upon us.

days Period of life or activity: The sick cat's days will soon be over.

Of or relating to the day.

Working during the day: the day nurse.

Occurring before nightfall: a day hike.