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.

During can refer to the whole time of the event: You are not allowed to use your mobile phone during class. (the whole of the class) I have to have my window open during the night. (the whole of the night)

Use “during” in a sentence I awoke several times during the night. He sleeps during the day and works at night. She kept silent during the meal. We got along well during the trip. During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs. The bomb was timed to explode during the rush-hour. You should record all your expenses during your trip.

throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter. at some time or point in the course of: They departed during the night.

during is a preposition which is used before a noun (during + noun) to say when something happens. It does not tell us how long it happened. For example: "Nobody spoke during the presentation." "We get plenty of snow here during the winter."