forenoon
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5.9
- noun
- /fɔrˈnun/
- Archaic
- She usually spends her forenoon reading in the garden while enjoying the fresh air.
- spend the forenoon
Examples
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This forenoon, we came in on our bus and it stayed with us.
Blog text (30) -
In the forenoon, we also stopped at Mary's apartment and at Mrs. Bergstrom's apartment.
Blog text (30) -
On Monday forenoon, they made a welcome stop here.
Academic text (2016) -
I had a quiet forenoon to get the last details done.
Blog text (30) -
First thing in the forenoon, I'll take you back to the station myself.
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I couldn't think of anybody but you all the forenoon.
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Remind me to have James take it to the jewelers in the forenoon.
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Many of the town's fishermen believe that clouds breaking up in the first light of morning indicate that a full day's catch of fish will be taken in the forenoon.
Fiction book (1999) -
During the forenoon, I like to go for a long walk before it gets too hot.
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In the forenoon, the sun shines brightly, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
Synonyms
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1.0
The first part of the day from first light until noon
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9.2
The early part of the day after dawn and before noon
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8.3
The early part of the day after the sun rises said informally
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Etymology
The word forenoon comes from the parts fore- meaning 'before' and noon meaning 'midday'. So forenoon is simply the time 'before noon', the morning hours.