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noon

[nuːn]

noon Definition

  • 1twelve o'clock in the day; midday
  • 2the 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

Phrases with 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.

  • a period of twelve hours from noon until midnight

    Example

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

  • 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.

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