midday

noun

mid·​day ˈmid-ˌdā 

-ˈdā

often attributive

: the middle of the day

They arrived around midday.

Synonyms of midday

• noon

Examples of midday in a Sentence

by midday the sun and heat were unbearable

Recent Examples on the Web

Kiosks and stores keep outdoor stands piled high as more tourists seek relief from the midday heat. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 23,000 customers in Charlotte Friday afternoon, and 10,000 remained without power midday Saturday, according to Duke Energy. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

One person is in critical condition after a midday crash at a construction site on I-70 on Friday. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Morgan’s autopsy was still being conducted as of midday Wednesday. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing midday

• midday meal

Rhymes for midday

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

midday

noun

mid·​day ˈmid-ˌdā 

-ˈdā

: the middle of the day

midday adjective