Meaning & use

Midday

noun·Everyday

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The middle of the day; noon.

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We stopped for lunch at midday before continuing the hike.

The market is busiest around midday, when most people take their lunch break.

A note on using this word

Often used adjectivally, as in 'a midday nap' or 'the midday sun,' to describe something occurring around noon.

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