Synonyms

midday

American

[mid-dey, -dey, mid-dey] / ˈmɪdˈdeɪ, -ˌdeɪ, ˈmɪdˌdeɪ /

noun

the middle of the day; noon or the time centering around noon.

adjective

of or relating to the middle part of the day.

a midday news broadcast.

midday British

/ ˈmɪdˈdeɪ /

noun

1. the middle of the day; noon
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a midday meal

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Etymology

Origin of midday

before 1000; Middle English; Old English middæg. See mid-, day

Example Sentences

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The major U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on the opening bell before recovering most of those losses by midday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Through midday trading, Vertical stock was down about 43% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

At the start of Jeremy Vine's show on Radio 2 at midday, Vine said he was "taken aback by the story" and that he had "no further information" about it.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Market reaction: Stocks SPX were sharply lower near midday Friday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I was to go to an address in the Jodenbuurt, the Jewish area, at midday the next day, which was today!

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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