during

preposition

dur·​ing ˈdu̇r-iŋ 

 also  ˈdyu̇r-

1

: throughout the duration of

swims every day during the summer

2

: at a point in the course of

was offered a job during a visit to the capital

Synonyms

• amid
• amidst
• by
• over
• pending
• through
• throughout

Examples of during in a Sentence

She swims every day during the summer.

We got along well during the trip.

He worked in the field during most of the day.

During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.

The fire alarm went off during the ceremony.

Recent Examples on the Web

The teen grew to love wrestling during his freshman year and was known to make others laugh. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024

A little fall fertilizer can help lawns by encouraging root growth during months when lawns are less lush. —Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024

Mostly, a work-stoppage decision by ILA, whose feisty 78-year-old leader, Harold Daggett, was a young union member in 1977 during the last strike, would affect the containers handled by its members. —Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

Her initial 10-week run in Broadway's longest-running American musical — which began in January and wrapped in April — , broke box office records during four different weeks. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from present participle of duren to last, from Anglo-French durer, from Latin durare to harden, endure, last, from durus hard; perhaps akin to Sanskrit dāru wood — more at tree entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

during

preposition

dur·​ing ˌd(y)u̇r-iŋ 

1

: throughout the course of

swims every day during the summer

2

: at some time in the course of

you may call me during the day