Synonyms for

Noon

Verb / nu:n / Another word for noon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Noon is the time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Synonyms & similar words

midday noonday noontide highnoon twelvenoon midday noonday meridian noon-tide zenith apex

Synonyms by register

Formal

midday high noon

Informal

twelve o'clock lunchtime

Literary

meridian zenith

Antonyms

midnight dawn morning evening night twilight

Common collocations

  • around noon
  • before noon
  • after noon
  • by noon
  • at noon
  • high noon
  • noon break
  • noon time

Word family

noun noon

Usage note

Noon specifically refers to 12:00 PM. While 'midday' can be used more broadly for the middle of the day, 'noon' is precise. 'High noon' is often used for dramatic effect or to emphasize the exact peak of the day.

Example sentences

  1. I always eat lunch at noon.
  2. The sun is at its highest point in the sky at noon.
  3. We have to be back at work at noon sharp.
  4. I'm meeting my friend at noon tomorrow.
  5. We take a break at noon every day.

Quotes

  • At noon, on the hottest day in July, I want only to be where the trout are. - Harry Middleton
  • I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalog: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration. - Nikola Tesla

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