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Meaning of noon
The middle of the day, especially 12 o'clock.
Etymology of noon
The word "noon" originates from Old English "nōn", which is derived from Latin "nona" meaning "ninth hour", as the Romans divided the day into 12 hours, with the first hour beginning at sunrise, and the ninth hour corresponding to our modern noon.
Synonyms
midday
noonday
noontime
lunchtime
twelve o'clock
meridian
high noon
daytime
afternoon
morning
evening
dusk
dawn
sunrise
sunset
nightfall
twilight
daytime
peak
apex
climax
middle
center
midpoint
half-day
hour of noon
solar noon
astronomical noon
zenith
summit
acme
prime
height
maximum
extremity
culmination
apogee
Definitions
- The middle of the day, especially 12 o'clock
- The time of day when the sun is highest in the sky
- A period of time in the middle of the day, often used to specify a time for a meal or meeting
Usage Examples
- We're having a meeting at noon to discuss the project
- The sun is highest in the sky at noon, making it the hottest part of the day
- Let's plan to have lunch at noon and then head back to work