noon

/nuːn/

Definitions

1. noun

the middle of the day, especially when the sun is highest in the sky; 12 o’clock

“We had lunch at noon and then went for a walk.”

2. verb

to place or fix something in position at the middle of the day

“The gardener will noon the flowers in the garden at 12 o’clock.”

Synonyms

  • high noon
  • midday

Antonyms

  • dawn
  • dusk