SportsAugust 21, 2026

daypart

DAY-part

Definition

A specific segment of the broadcasting day used to divide programming into time blocks for scheduling and rating purposes.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed by combining 'day' and 'part,' popularized within the broadcasting industry in the mid-20th century to describe segmented scheduling blocks.

In the news

The article describes the morning show as the most prominent daypart on the station, highlighting how essential that specific time slot is to the station's identity and success.

The Score drops morning show co-host Mike Mulligan after nearly 20 years at the Chicago sports station

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