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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Schools in several cities, including the congested capital Manila, shifted classes to early morning to avoid sweltering noontime and afternoon temperatures.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 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
Near the entrance, West Covina residents Laura Montalvo and Evangelina Lopez sold large wax candles to parishioners who were leaving noontime Mass.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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 least, at noontime we were given a boiled potato and some thin soup; those who worked inside the camp had no midday meal.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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