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Day, Dor-is /ˈdɔːrsəl ˈdɔː-/ (1924–) a US singer and film and television actress who was especially popular in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Day, Sir Robin (1923–2000) a British television and radio PRESENTER who was famous for asking politicians questions in a very direct and determined way. He is also known for wearing a BOW TIE
Dayan, Mosh-e / daɪˈjɑːn ɪ l dɑː-, ˈmɒʃeɪl ˈməʊ-/ (1915–81) an Israeli military leader and politician. Dayan was responsible for Israel's victory in the ARAB-ISRAELI WAR of 1967, and he later became Israel's Foreign Minister. He is remembered abroad especially because he wore a black PATCH over one eye.
day-boy /ˈdeɪ bɔɪ/ n especially BrE a boy who is a DAY PUPIL
day-break /ˈdeɪ b reɪk/ n [U] DAWN
'day camp n AmE a place where children can go during the day on school holidays to do various activities such as sports or CRAFTS: There will be several day camps in the park from July 6 for children aged 6 to 16.
'day care, daycare /ˈdeɪkeə/ n [U] 1 (in Britain) the care of people who cannot look after themselves during the day, by paid workers 2 (in the US) the care of children during the day whose parents are both working —day-care adj [A] day-care centres
'day centre n BrE a place where sick people, old people, or people who have a particular problem can go during the day to be looked after, to meet other people, or to get help
day-dream /ˈdeɪdrim/ n a pleasant dreamlike set of thoughts while one is awake, often drawing attention away from present surroundings: a daydream about being a rock star —daydream v [I] Sorry, I wasn't listening – I was daydreaming. —-er n
day-girl /ˈdeɪgɜːl ˈdɜːrl/ n especially BrE a girl who is a DAY PUPIL
Day-Glo, dayglo /ˈdeɪ gləʊ/ trademark having a very bright orange, green, yellow, or pink colour: a pair of orange Dayglo socks
'day job n your normal job which you earn most of your money from doing, rather than another job or interest you may have: I'd love to be a professional writer, but I'm not giving up my day job just yet.
Day-Lewis, Daniel (1957–) a British film actor, known for playing many different types of character. His films include My Left Foot, In The Name of the Father and Gangs of New York. His father was the poet Cecil Day Lewis.
daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ n [U] 1 the light of day: We'll keep on driving while there's still daylight. | the daylight hours 2 the very beginning of the day; DAWN 3 see daylight to begin to understand something: I thought about the problem for days before I began to see daylight. ➔ see also DAYLIGHTS
,daylight 'robbery n [U] infml the act of charging far too much money for something: £2.50 for a cup of coffee? It's daylight robbery!
day-lights /ˈdeɪlaɪts/ n [P] infml life; consciousness: I'll beat/ knock the (living) daylights out of you if you do that again. (=strike or beat you very severely) | That spider scared the (living) daylights out of me. (=frightened me very much)
,daylight 'saving time also ,daylight 'savings time, daylight ,time n [U] (in the US) time shown on clocks that is one hour ahead of the standard time, used during the summer ➔ compare BRITISH SUMMER TIME
'day nursery n a NURSERY
Day of A'tonement, the a Jewish holy day on which Jews FAST and pray for forgiveness for the things they have done wrong (SINS), during the past year. It is also known as Yom Kippur.
day off n pl. days off a day when one does not go to work and one has a day's holiday: I work on Saturdays, so I get Mondays as my day off. | My boss keeps asking me to go in on my day off.
day of 'judgment, the (often cap.) JUDGMENT DAY
day of 'reckoning, the n a time when the results of past mistakes are felt, or when past offences are punished
Day of the 'Jackal, The a British film, based on a book of the same name by Frederick FORSYTH, about a professional killer attempting to murder the French president, General DE GAULLE
,day 'out n pl. days out a day when one goes somewhere for the whole day, in order to enjoy oneself: We haven't had a day out for ages.
'day ,pupil n especially BrE a pupil who lives at home but goes to a school where some of the pupils live. The pupils who live in the school usually regard day pupils as less important.
,day re'lease course n BrE an educational course attended by workers who are allowed to leave their work on certain days; they are said to be on day release
,day re'turn n BrE a ticket for travel to the place you are going to and back again on the same day. Day returns are usually cheaper if you do not travel at the busiest time in the morning, when everyone is going to work.
day-room /ˈdeɪrum, -rʊm/ n a public room for reading, writing, and amusement in schools, military camps, hospitals etc
days¹ /deɪz/ n [P] 1 one's life: He began his days in the island of Corsica, but went on to become Emperor of France. 2 his/ her/its days are numbered someone or something cannot live or continue much longer: Your days of slaving over a hot stove are numbered, the microwave is now taking over in a big way. 3 the good old days used about a time in the past that you think was better than the present time: Tom Jones sang a few songs, introduced some contemporary guests, and talked a lot about the good old days. | In the good old days after a match, the crowd went home quietly via the 300 pubs that were to be found in the East End of Glasgow. 4 it's one of those days spoken used about a day when everything seems to be going wrong: Please excuse the noise and the mess – it's just been one of those days. | I can't get Jennifer on the phone again. I knew this would happen – it's going to be one of those days.
days² adv especially AmE by day repeatedly; during any day: She works days.
'day school n 1 [C;U] a school whose pupils attend only during the day, returning home at night and at weekends ➔ compare BOARDING SCHOOL 2 [C] a special course of lessons, talks etc, given on a single day
day-time /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n (the) [U] the time between sunrise and sunset: DAY: I can't sleep in the daytime. | daytime flights ➔ opposite NIGHTTIME
,day-to-'day adj [A] 1 happening as a regular part of life: the day-to-day routine | life's day-to-day problems ➔ compare EVERYDAY 2 planning for one day at a time with little thought for the future: Since his wife died he's been living a day-to-day existence.
Day-to-na Beach /deɪˌtənə ˈbitʃ/ a US city on the coast of Florida. Motor races are held at the International Speedway there.
Day-ton Ac·cords, the /ˌdeɪtn əˈkɔːdz ɔːrdz/ also the Dayton 'Peace ,Accords the ,Dayton 'Agree·ments the political agreements made in 1995 in Dayton, Ohio, in the US, between BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA, CROATIA and the FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA (Serbia and Montenegro) to end the fighting between them and decide where the new borders would be between them
Day-to-na 500, the /deɪˌtəʊnə faɪv hʌndrəd/ a car race held every year in Daytona, Florida, which is 500 miles long and involves STOCK CARS going around the track 200 times
'day ,trading n [U] the activity of using a computer to buy and sell SHARES on the Internet, often buying and selling very quickly to make a profit out of small price changes —-er n
'day trip n BrE a visit to somewhere, usually by bus or train, just for pleasure and only lasting one day: They're going on a day trip to Blackpool.
'day-,tripper also tripper n especially BrE, often derog a person on a pleasure trip to somewhere, which only lasts one day: I hate Yarmouth at this time of year. You can't move for all the day-trippers.
Daz /dæz/ trademark a British type of washing powder
daze¹ /deɪz/ v [T often pass.] to make unable to think or feel