Synonyms for

Midday

Verb / ˈmɪˌddeɪ / Another word for midday — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Midday refers to the middle of the day, around noon.

Synonyms & similar words

noon noonday noontide highnoon twelvenoon noon lunchtime noonday midpoint center meridian zenith apex climax culmination crest summit peak top height vertex tip crown pinnacle

Synonyms by register

Formal

noon midday hour high noon

Informal

noon lunchtime noontime

Literary

meridian zenith

Antonyms

midnight dawn dusk twilight nightfall early morning late evening

Common collocations

  • bright midday sun
  • hot midday
  • midday meal
  • midday break
  • midday heat
  • midday nap
  • midday rush

Word family

noun midday
adjective midday

Usage note

Midday is a common and neutral term for the middle of the day. 'Noon' is often used interchangeably, especially in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. We usually have lunch at midday.
  2. The sun is very hot at midday.
  3. The party will start at midday.
  4. I like to take a nap at midday.
  5. The temperature is highest at midday.

Quotes

  • The sun is at its highest at midday.
  • Midday is a good time for a picnic.
  • The hardest part of the day is over at midday.

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