forenoon
Americannoun
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the period of daylight before noon.
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the latter part of the morning.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of forenoon
Example Sentences
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A man will call next Tuesday, forenoon, to see your furniture and effects, after which, without delay, we will send our estimate for their removal to Burbleton.''
From Time Magazine Archive
Stuart spent the forenoon writing on his pet subject: New Testament criticism.
From Time Magazine Archive
Summer temperatures boil up to 120° in the forenoon, and nights can be shiveringly cool.
From Time Magazine Archive
A grown-up quiz program outgrew the lonely forenoon and joined the busy night air last week.
From Time Magazine Archive
“As you are aware, our play is fast approaching. It’s time for us to kick into high gear. We will be limiting our traditional academic endeavors to the forenoon hours.”
From "George" by Alex Gino
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