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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The oil-free, non-comedogenic, chemical formula won’t clog pores, while silica and perlite absorb excess shine, leaving behind a matte finish that keeps midday slickness in check. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026 The gnarly midday traffic heading north to Broward and pouring rain did nothing to dampen his mood. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 These are the companies making headlines in midday trading. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 May 2026 The scene is the Oval Office, today, midday. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 May. 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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