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

That free ticket became worth $52,291 when the midday draw numbers came up 4, 20, 27, 34, 35. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The brand also sells a portable mini stick for travel or midday touch-ups. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Closer by in Amenia, pop into Tent to be tempted by ceramics and rugs, and get midday pastries at Peggy’s, a sweet little bakery in the center of town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

This week’s snapshot, due out at midday Thursday, is expected to show the average rate rose again, possibly moving closer to 7%. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 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