1. The work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
   "She preferred working the day shift to spend evenings with her family"
    
2. Workers who work during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
   "The day shift handed over responsibilities to the night shift";
   - day watch

Derived forms: day shifts

Type of: duty period, shift, work shift