noonday

[ˈnuːndeɪ]

noonday Definition

  • 1the exact middle of the day; midday
  • 2the brightest and hottest part of the day

Using noonday: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sun was directly overhead at noonday.

  • Example

    The heat was unbearable during the noonday hours.

  • Example

    The noonday meal was served promptly at twelve o'clock.

noonday Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for noonday

Phrases with noonday

  • exposed to direct sunlight at midday

    Example

    They were working in the fields in the noonday sun.

  • a feeling of listlessness, melancholy, or apathy that typically occurs during the early afternoon

    Example

    After lunch, I always feel the noonday demon creeping up on me.

  • a short break taken at midday for rest or relaxation

    Example

    The workers took a noonday rest to escape the heat of the day.

Origins of noonday

from Old English 'non', meaning 'midday' and 'dæg', meaning 'day'

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Summary: noonday in Brief

'Noonday' [ˈnuːndeɪ] refers to the exact middle of the day or midday, as well as the brightest and hottest part of the day. It is often used in phrases like 'in the noonday sun,' which means being exposed to direct sunlight at midday, and 'noonday rest,' which refers to a short break taken at midday for rest or relaxation.