1.
The ~ is the part of a day between the time when it gets light and the time when it gets dark.
In the ~ he stayed up in his room, sleeping, or listening to music...
Please give a ~ telephone number...
N-SING: the N, also no det
2.
Daytime television and radio is broadcast during the morning and afternoon on weekdays.
...ITV’s new package of ~ programmes.
ADJ: ADJ n