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Friday starts warm with mostly sunny skies in the morning, but changes arrive around midday.—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 The most recent pollen count from Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic reports midday levels on Thursday were at 1300 grains per cubic meter of air.—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026 Gas stations would only be allowed to increase prices once per day at midday, according to a parliamentary statement.—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 Millennials and parents are leading the charge, with 70% more likely to reclaim that midday slot.—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 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