midday

[mid-dey, -dey, mid-dey]

noun

1. the middle of the day; noon or the time centering around noon.

adjective

1. of or relating to the middle part of the day.

   a midday news broadcast.

midday

/ ˈmɪdˈdeɪ /

noun

1. 1. the middle of the day; noon

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midday meal

Word History and Origins

Origin of midday¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English middæg. See mid-, day

Example Sentences

The sweet smoky smell of wildland fire permeated the hot midday air.

From Los Angeles Times

Thunderstorms are expected from Sacramento all the way to San Diego County beginning midday Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

A couple of seasons ago in Phoenix, I had taped a midday match to watch after work and was scrupulously avoiding any source of spoilers.

From Los Angeles Times

Weston-super-Mare's version of the event will take place at the Stacks Lounge, inside the Sovereign Shopping Centre, from midday on Sunday.

From BBC

All the sales reached a closing date at midday on Thursday.

From BBC