midday

noun

mid·​day ˈmid-ˌdā How to pronounce midday (audio)
-ˈdā
Synonyms of middaynext
often attributive
: the middle of the day
They arrived around midday.

Examples of midday in a Sentence

by midday the sun and heat were unbearable
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Here are some of the stocks making headlines in midday trading. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 On Wednesday, legislation took effect that allows gas stations to raise prices only once a day, at midday, an attempt to end cost gyrations at the pump. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Just 10 to 30 minutes of midday sun twice a week may be ideal for absorbing enough vitamin D, Lavretsky adds. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The German Film Academy unveiled the nominees for the 76th edition of the German Film Awards midday Tuesday. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midday was before the 12th century

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“Midday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midday. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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midday

noun
mid·​day ˈmid-ˌdā How to pronounce midday (audio)
-ˈdā
: the middle of the day
midday adjective

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