late in the day

idiom

: after the expected or proper time
It's rather late in the day for an apology now, don't you think?

Examples of late in the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But tropical moisture will begin moving ashore late in the day and will spread from the coast to the inland foothills and valleys to mountains. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025 The fight erupted late in the day Saturday, May 17, at Salisbury’s popular Cheerwine Festival, which attracts as many as 50,000 people. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025 There's a slim chance for rain late in the day for portions of the Brazos Valley and the Piney Woods though! Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 Neem oil should be sprayed early in the morning or late in the day to avoid burning foliage. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for late in the day

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Late in the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late%20in%20the%20day. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!