day-to-day

[ dey-tuh-dey ]

adjective

1. occurring each day; daily:

   day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.

2. concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.

day-to-day

adjective

1. routine; everyday

   day-to-day chores

Word History and Origins

Origin of day-to-day¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Idioms and Phrases

Also, from day to day .

Related Words

• constantly
• everyday
• often
• periodic
• regular
• regularly
• routine