midday — twelve o'clock in the day; noon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: twelve o'clock in the day; noon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪddeɪ/
Example Sentences
- The vampire avoided going out at midday because he might sparkle embarrassingly.
- At midday, the temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius.
- My stomach always knows when it's midday, even without checking the clock.
midday
NOUN[/ˈmɪddeɪ/]
twelve o'clock in the day; noon
twelve o'clock in the day; noon
At midday today, we celebrate your birthday!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Midday derives from Old English 'middæg', a compound of 'mid' (middle) and 'dæg' (day). The term originally referred to the middle or noon hours of the day, the period around 12 o'clock.
Breakdown
mid- (middle) + day (a 24-hour period). The compound literally means the central point of a day's duration.
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📝Examples
“The vampire avoided going out at midday because he might sparkle embarrassingly.”
“At midday, the temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius.”
“My stomach always knows when it's midday, even without checking the clock.”
“The meeting is scheduled for midday on Friday.”
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