midmorning

[mid-mawr-ning]

noun

1. the middle of the morning; the time centering around the midpoint between early morning and noon.

adverb

1. in the middle of the morning.

   He usually arrives midmorning.

adjective

1. occurring during, taking place in, or pertaining to the middle of the morning.

   our midmorning coffee break.

Word History and Origins

Origin of midmorning¹

First recorded in 1900–05; mid- + morning

Example Sentences

In midmorning trading Tuesday, shares climbed 6.4% to $16.7.

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In midmorning trading, shares were up 5.5%.

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The first is forecast to last from Monday through Tuesday, bringing light rain that started midmorning Monday.

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The first is forecast to last from Monday through Tuesday, bringing light rain that will likely start midmorning on Monday.

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In midmorning trading, London-listed shares were down 580 pence, or 3.3%, at 172.30 pounds.

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