day-by-day

[ dey-bahy-dey ]

adjective

1. taking place each day; daily:

   a day-by-day account.

Word History and Origins

Origin of day-by-day¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Idioms and Phrases

On each successive day, daily, as in Day by day he's getting better . Percy Bysshe Shelley used this expression, first recorded in 1362, in Adonais (1821): “fear and grief ... consume us day by day.”

Example Sentences

“I didn’t want to risk pitching through something in such a close, important game. We’ll take it day-by-day, but right now, I’m all right. I plan to keep going.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cracks have appeared in the ice and the edge with the sea is getting closer day-by-day.

From BBC

Still, sobriety is a day-by-day proposition, as Ronan now understands more completely.

From Los Angeles Times

The Paris Paralympics are fast approaching and you can plan how to follow the 11 days of competition with our day-by-day guide - all times BST.

From BBC

The Paris Olympics are just days away, so what better way to plan ahead than with our day-by-day guide - all times BST.

From BBC