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Vocabulary List 355 v.0.6. This work contains 34 entries in 6 chapters with 17 definitions; 1 synonym; 19 examples and 2 visual poster. Updated at July 15, 2026.

1. Clarification Between Parts of The Day and Times of The Day

Chat GPT: parts of the day: this is the most common expression when talking about the divisions of a day: Morning; Afternoon; Evening; Night. (From Chat GPT. July 15, 2026.)
Chat GPT: times of the day: this refers to specific periods or points in the day, often when something happens. (From Chat GPT. July 15, 2026.)
So, if you're referring to morning, afternoon, evening, and night, the preferred expression is "parts of the dayday" (From Chat GPT. July 15, 2026.)

2. Head Definitions

Google IA: parts of the day 1 | the 24-hour day is divided into distinct periods based on the sun's position and human activity. These parts—which include dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, dusk, evening, night, and midnight—help structure schedules, conversations, and daily life. (From Google IA. July 10, 2026.)
Google IA: parts of the day 2 | are the standard divisions of a 24-hour cycle, usually categorized by the position of the sun and natural changes in lighting. (From Google IA. July 10, 2026.)
Verdantu: parts of the day |n| refers to commonly accepted divisions of time within a 24-hour period—mainly morning, afternoon, evening, and night. This phrase is formal and is widely used in grammar, schoolwork, storytelling, diaries, and speeches. Each part has a specific meaning relating to its time range. (From Vernantu. July 12, 2026.)
Google IA: times of the day: specific designated periods or hours that divide a 24-hour day. These periods are usually defined by the position of the sun or standard clock hours. (From Google IA. July 15, 2026.
"Different times of the day are best for exercise." (From Chat GPT. July 15, 2026.)
"I feel more energetic at certain times of the day." (From Chat GPT. July 15, 2026.)
"Can you tell me the time of day?" (From Dictionary.com. July 15, 2026.)

3. Key Divisions of The Day

dawn |n| the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise (typically 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM). (From
Google IA. July 11, 2026.)
morning |n| the period from dawn until midday (typically 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM), often associated with waking up and starting the day. (From Google IA. July 11, 2026.)
noon / midday |n| the exact middle of the day at 12:00 PM. (From Google IA. July 11, 2026.)
afternoon |n| the time from midday until the early evening (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM). (From Google IA. July 11, 2026.)
dusk |n| the period just after sunset as twilight fades into night.Evening: The early hours of the night, from the end of the afternoon until bedtime (approx. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM). (From Google IA. July 11, 2026.)
night |n| the period of darkness from sunset to sunrise (approx. 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM). (From Google IA. July 11, 2026.)
midnight |n| the exact middle of the night at 12:00 AM. (From Google IA. July 11, 2026.)

4. More Words Related to Times of The Day

daylight |n| natural light from the sun, or the period during a day when there is light. (From the
Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge. July 11, 2026.)
"She had little free time during the daylight hours." (From the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge. July 11, 2026.)
"During daylight hours it reverts to a gallery." (From The Sun. July 14, 2026.)
"He also notes he has become more productive during daylight hours." (From The Guardian. July 11, 2026.)
"During daylight hours it reverts to a gallery." (From The Sunday Times. July 14, 2026.)
"He also notes he has become more productive during daylight hours." (From The Guardian. July 11, 2026.)
"But at the same time in the winter we have really short daylight hours." (From The Guardian. July 12, 2026.)
"In daylight hours groups set off for site visits and burning trips." (From The Guardian. July 12, 2026.)
"They wanted independence in daylight hours, but someone else at night." (From The Sunday Times. July 14, 2026.)
'You can only read on a bus during daylight hours, or during the break." (From The Times Literary Supplement. July 15, 2026.)
"It reminds me of more daylight hours and that great twilight period." (From Times, Sunday Times. July 15, 2026.)
"A trip to at least one bath house in daylight hours is essential." (From Times, Sunday Times. July 15, 2026.)
daytime |n| the period between the time when the sun rises and the time it goes down, or the part of the day that is neither evening nor night. (From Cambridge Dictionary. July 15, 2026.)
"I tend to sleep in the daytime and study at night." (From Cambridge Dictionary. July 15, 2026.)
"She saw very little of her family during the daytime." (From Cambridge Dictionary. July 15, 2026.)
"A regular daytime job."
"Please leave a daytime phone number so that we can contact you." (From Cambridge Dictionary. July 15, 2026.)
"I don't watch daytime television." (From Cambridge Dictionary. July 15, 2026.)
time frame |n| the length of time that is used or available for something. (From Oxford Learners Dictionary. July 11, 2026.)
*We expect to complete the project within a fairly short time frame." (From Oxford Learners Dictionary. July 11, 2026.)