noon

American  

[noon] / nun /

noun

1. midday.

2. twelve o'clock in the daytime.

3. the highest, brightest, or finest point or part.

   the noon of one's career.

4. Archaic. midnight.

   the noon of night.

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noon British  

/ nuːn /

noun

1. 1. the middle of the day; 12 o'clock in the daytime or the time or point at which the sun crosses the local meridian

   2. ( as modifier )

      the noon sun

2. poetic the highest, brightest, or most important part; culmination

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Etymology

Origin of noon

before 900; Middle English none, Old English nōn < Latin nōna ninth hour. See none ²

Example Sentences

U.S. bond markets are expected to close early — at noon — on Good Friday, as per the recommendations set forth by SIFMA, the industry trade association.

From MarketWatch

Join us at noon on April 9 for conversations with experts about how to anticipate and cope with market gyrations and the evolving Social Security landscape—two essential aspects of financial and retirement planning.

From Barron's

Unless they agree to the new terms by noon on Friday, they could be locked out of the building by Monday.

From BBC

Shares in the company declined 2.5% around noon in Stockholm, bringing its total losses to 8.5% since the start of the year.

From MarketWatch

The department responded to a call for a bite on a hiking trail at Wildwood Park just before noon on March 14.

From Los Angeles Times