Synonyms

midday

American

[mid-dey, -dey, mid-dey] / ˈmɪdˈdeɪ, -ˌdeɪ, ˈmɪdˌdeɪ /

noun

the middle of the day; noon or the time centering around noon.

adjective

of or relating to the middle part of the day.

a midday news broadcast.

midday British

/ ˈmɪdˈdeɪ /

noun

1. the middle of the day; noon
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a midday meal

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Etymology

Origin of midday

before 1000; Middle English; Old English middæg. See mid-, day

Example Sentences

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WSJ: Only about a third of your business is in the morning, while the rest is midday and later.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Friday, the mood turned again, and the software ETF was down 2% in midday trading.

From Barron's

The midday sun has only just begun to peek through the overcast sky.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucid shares were stable in midday trading on Thursday but have fallen nearly 55% over the past year.

From Los Angeles Times

Through midday trading, Rocket Lab stock was up 238% over the past year.

From Barron's

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