day shift
noun
Simple meaning
The work shift during the day.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dayshiftSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdeɪˈʃɪft
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
A regularly scheduled period of work during daylight hours, especially 8AM to 4PM; sometimes a 12-hour shift, such as 6AM to 6PM.
Workers who work during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
A group of workers who work during this time slot.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Used this way, day shift is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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