noontime
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of noontime
First recorded in 1350–1400, noontime is from Middle English none tyme. See noon, time
Example Sentences
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The musical is structured in a similar way, they said, opening with the joviality of a disco or Philippine noontime variety show, then slowly shedding that illusion.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
On Saturday, “Michael Jordan” and Mr. Gienger will serve as the centerpiece of a noontime parade as part of the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival.
From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2023
Outside the airport named after the Komodo dragons, traffic quickly built up under the brutal noontime sun.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023
As the noontime sun began to set, Laestadius posed for a few more pictures in the snow-clad village where her “Stolen” is set.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2023
Their discussion was interrupted when they realized it was approaching noontime, and they were scheduled to meet Quirin and Heinck at the Suisse Chalet.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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