Pronunciation

/nuːn/

Definitions

• Noun: The middle of the day, usually defined as 12 o’clock in the afternoon when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Example Sentence: “We arranged to meet at noon so we could have lunch together.”

Phrases

• “High noon” refers to the exact moment when the sun reaches its zenith, often associated with a sense of drama or importance, particularly in Western movies.
• “At the stroke of noon” means precisely at 12 o’clock noon.
• “Noon hour” refers to the period around midday, typically from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, which includes the lunch break.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The wedding ceremony was scheduled for high noon under the old oak tree.”
• “She took her lunch break during the noon hour to avoid the crowds at the cafeteria.”

Synonyms

• Midday
• Twelve o’clock
• Lunchtime
• Solar noon
• Noonday