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!
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The sun was directly overhead at noonday.
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The heat was unbearable during the noonday hours.
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The noonday meal was served promptly at twelve o'clock.
noonday Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with noonday
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They were working in the fields in the noonday sun.
a feeling of listlessness, melancholy, or apathy that typically occurs during the early afternoon
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After lunch, I always feel the noonday demon creeping up on me.
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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'
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.
