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noonday

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈnundeɪ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The time of noon; the time of day when the sun is highest in the sky, especially on a hot day.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The time of greatest prosperity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, figuratively, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the middle of the day

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: noon, twelve noon, high noon, midday, noontide

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hour, time of day

History

Etymology

From noon + day.