this afternoon

phrase

: during the afternoon today

We went for a walk this afternoon.

Examples of this afternoon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The statement was read out during a Sky News broadcast this afternoon. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

And on this afternoon, on the street, Gabriel has been reduced to tears upon learning of the death of Roxy, his aunt’s dog. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Temperatures started out unusually mild, with readings in the 60s, and highs will reach the upper 60s this afternoon. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

The State Board of Elections will meet this afternoon to consider extending voting hours this evening. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for this afternoon

• inopportune
• midafternoon
• spermatozoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
• buffoon
• cartoon
• cocoon
• festoon
• gaboon