midday

noun

mid·​day ˈmid-ˌdā How to pronounce midday (audio)
-ˈdā
often attributive
Synonyms of middaynext
: 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 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

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 9 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

midday

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

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