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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Delilah prepared for Steyer’s noontime stop as if it were any other day.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Several events are being organized by Solas Bhride, Irish for “Light of Brigid,” including a noontime “Pause for Peace.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024
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
It fell from skies so dark and gray at noontime as to portend the presence of great atmospheric forces.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023
At noontime, the An- gelus, in celebration of the Word: ‘The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary...’
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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