noon

[nuːn]

noon Definition

• 1. twelve o'clock in the day; midday
• 2. the highest point or culmination of something

Using noon: Examples

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

• Example

  Let's meet at noon tomorrow.

• Example

  The sun was directly overhead at noon.

• Example

  The team reached the noon of their success.

noon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for noon

• midday
• noonday
• noontime

Phrases with noon

• high noon

  the time when the sun is highest in the sky, especially as a fixed time of day for a gunfight

  Example

  The two cowboys faced each other at high noon for a duel.

• noon to midnight

  a period of twelve hours from noon until midnight

  Example

  The amusement park is open from noon to midnight during the summer.

• noon on the dot

  exactly at twelve o'clock midday

  Example

  The train leaves at noon on the dot, so don't be late.

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Summary: noon in Brief

The term 'noon' [nuːn] refers to twelve o'clock in the day, or midday. It can also denote the highest point or culmination of something, as in 'The team reached the noon of their success.' 'Noon' extends into phrases like 'high noon,' which denotes the time of day for a gunfight, and 'noon to midnight,' which is a twelve-hour period.