Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
day-shift
noun
/ˈdeɪ ʃɪft/
Definition
A scheduled work period during the day, typically between the morning and evening hours, when employees are expected to be on duty.
Examples
- Many people prefer to work the day shift because it allows them to have their evenings free.
- The factory operates three shifts: day shift, swing shift, and night shift.
- After working night shifts for years, she finally got a position on the day shift.
Meaning
The term ‘day-shift’ refers to the working hours that occur during the daytime, as opposed to the night shift or other shifts.
Synonyms
- daytime hours
- daytime shift
- morning shift
