English Explanatory Dictionary

broad daylight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abundant natural illumination in daytime, producing clear visibility; hence, daytime.
  2. Chiefly preceded by in: the full view of observers during the day.

Pronunciation

/bɹɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-broad daylight.wav /bɹɔd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ /bɹɑd ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/

Word forms

broad daylight

Etymology

From broad (“(archaic) to the full extent”) + daylight.

Synonyms

open daylight

Derived words

in broad daylight
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