Definition

The time of day when the sun is at its highest point, typically around 12 o'clock in the afternoon.

Example

We decided to have our picnic at noonday when the sun was shining bright.

Conversation

What do you like to do during the noonday break?

I usually grab lunch with friends and relax a bit.

That sounds nice! I prefer to take a walk in the park at noonday.

That’s a great idea! It’s perfect weather for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noonday → It is formed from "noon" (from Old English *non*, meaning the sixth hour of the day) and "day" (from Old English *dæg*, meaning a period of 24 hours). The word "noonday" refers to the time of day when the sun is at its highest point, typically around noon.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sixth hour' ('noon') when the sun is highest in the sky during the 'day' — that's what noonday means.

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