midday

noun

mid·​day ˈmid-ˌdā How to pronounce midday (audio)
-ˈdā
often attributive
: 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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As of midday Saturday more than $65,000 had already been raised toward a goal of $200,000. Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025 Cummings did not immediately rule on the request, instead asking the plaintiffs to respond by midday Monday. Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 The commentary popped the company’s stock more than 5 percent after midday Wednesday, with rival UPS’ stock also increasing 1 percent in sympathy. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025 The rough texture of sand underfoot and the heat of the midday sun contrasted sharply with the cool joy flooding our hearts. Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025 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 22 Nov. 2025.

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midday

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

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