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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Summer temperatures boil up to 120° in the forenoon, and nights can be shiveringly cool.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Swan wanted a new writer for its 3�-year-old forenoon romance, indefatigable Mrs. Norris, 64, jumped at the chance to "start a new line."
From Time Magazine Archive
Wakened in the forenoon of June 6, Hitler ranted, as always, at his generals, and clung to the illusion that the invasion was another Dieppe-style raid.
From Time Magazine Archive
"An un inspired forenoon," grumped Vermont Republican George Aiken about the session.
From Time Magazine Archive
The forenoon was a dreary time, but at noon the solicitor came: Mr. Marquand, of Wholeman, Sons, Marquand & Lidderdale.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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