24 hours

One complete day

A span of one full day, whether measured from midnight to midnight or from any point to the same time the next day.

The phrase emphasizes completeness or continuity: The store is open 24 hours, We have 24 hours to respond.

A 24-hour news cycle never stops.

Something available 24/7 operates all day, every day.

Related

all night long · continuous · daily · midnight · late night · noon · early morning · sunrise · sunset · time zone · diner · convenience store · graveyard shift · shift · marathon · clock · circadian · sleepless

Categories
Family

hours

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G