Noon

/nuːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The middle of the day; 12 o'clock in the daytime.

We agreed to meet for lunch at noon.

The time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

The sun blazed down on us at noon.

A time traditionally associated with eating or taking a break.

She always takes a stroll during her break at noon.

From Middle English 'none', from Old English 'nóna', referring to the ninth hour after sunrise.

high noon

Refers to midday when the sun is at its zenith, symbolizing confrontation.

noon break

A break taken at midday, usually for lunch.

noon tide

An old term referring to midday.

morning

The period from midnight to noon.

afternoon

The period following noon until evening.

sunrise

The time when the sun rises above the horizon.

Noon is sometimes used to signify a deadline or cutoff time.

Make sure to submit your report by noon.

In some regions, 'noon' can refer informally to a casual midday gathering.

Let's have a noon meetup at the café.