forenoon

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌnün How to pronounce forenoon (audio)
Definition of forenoonnext
as in morning
the time from sunrise until noon enjoy the relatively cool forenoon, for the afternoon promises to be a scorcher

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Recent Examples of forenoon Our intent is that the party would arrive in the forenoon, have luncheon, attend a parade, return to Downton Abbey for tea and Dine, leaving after breakfast the next day. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 18 Sep. 2019 The storms were expected to diminish Wednesday morning, but instead continued through much of the forenoon before moving off to the southeast. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 12 July 2017 Evan O'Neill Kane, chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital, performed an operation upon himself for chronic appendicitis this forenoon. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forenoon
  1. morning
  2. morn
Noun
  • The airline this morning announced a major premium cabin overhaul that will bring new suites and premium economy seats to planes in both its Alaska and Hawaiian fleets.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Nolo, meanwhile, was well southwest of Hawaii and moving away from the Big Island as the weekend drew to a close, but a wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Monday morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.
    — John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023
Definition of morn

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“Forenoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forenoon. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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