midday
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- noun
- /ˈmɪdˌdeɪ/
- The scouts and the Wing Riders returned at midday with varying reports.
- midday sun
- a midday schedule
- harsh midday lighting
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- I mean, the drinking gets, it's fun, and then when it gets to midday, I think I could pass out.
- So the advice would be try to cut caffeine off around about midday if you can.
- She would be over in the sofa with a blanket over her with her pilly and she would be fast asleep by midday for sure.
- And we read that in this manner, Gregor was fed once in the early morning and a second time after they all had their midday dinner.
- They literally took the front door in midday off the hinges.
- And then it was midday, just after midday was swimming.
Examples
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The Angelus signaled noon, and beneath the midday sun, the town took its break for a meal and rest.
Academic text (2006) -
The morning was bright and sunny, and by midday, cool and breezy.
Academic text (2006) -
Is that midday or midnight?
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We met up midday, halfway up the mountain.
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The grandmother came down to get some for her midday meal.
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I will be at the South Street Seaport every day at midday... ...when the sun is highest in the sky.
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I'm actually quite starving right now, so I'm going to make a little midday snack.
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Tuomas came to the shop at midday, and they both had their meal with Fanny.
Fiction book (1992) -
The sunlight during midday is fairly harsh, and camera technique is important to attain the best results.
Academic text (2010) -
We usually have lunch at midday to enjoy the bright sunlight.
Synonyms
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The middle of the day when the sun is highest, usually 12 o'clock
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The exact middle of the day at 12 o'clock often used for dramatic meetings
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The middle of the day when the sun is highest
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The middle of the day at 12:00
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The middle of the day when the sun is highest
Happening at or near noon
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Etymology
Midday is made of mid- meaning 'middle' and day meaning 'day'. So Midday literally means the 'middle of the day', around noon when the sun is highest.