forenoon

[fawr-noon]

forenoon Definition

the period of the day before noon; morning.

Using forenoon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forenoon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a meeting scheduled for the forenoon.

• Example

  She usually spends her forenoons doing yoga and meditation.

• Example

  The train will arrive in the forenoon.

forenoon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forenoon

• morning
• AM
• ante meridiem

Phrases with forenoon

• in the forenoon

  during the morning hours

  Example

  We usually have our classes in the forenoon.

• forenoon watch

  a naval watch standing from 8 a.m. to noon

  Example

  The sailors on the ship were assigned to the forenoon watch.

• forenoon session

  a meeting or session held in the morning

  Example

  The conference will have a forenoon session on the first day.

Origins of forenoon

from Middle English 'for none', meaning 'before noon'

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Summary: forenoon in Brief

'Forenoon' [fawr-noon] refers to the period of the day before noon, or morning. It is often used in formal contexts such as meetings, classes, and naval watches. Examples include 'I have a meeting scheduled for the forenoon,' and 'The train will arrive in the forenoon.'