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The soggy weather is expected to continue through Tuesday with the heaviest downfalls tapering off by midday Monday, according to the National Weather Service.—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026 Watering midday is not recommended.—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026 Locals take midday walks bundled in thick scarves and down jackets; their breath like clouds in the crisp air.—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026 The Susan River is currently forecast to reach action stage by midday Saturday, and the Middle Fork Feather River is currently forecast to reach action stage by Monday afternoon.—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 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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