Noontime Meaning in English
word
ˈnunˌtaɪm
NOON-time
nˈuːntaɪm
NOON-time
Definition
Noontime means the middle of the day, especially around 12 o'clock when the sun is highest in the sky.
Usage & Nuances
'Noontime' is more formal and less commonly used than 'noon' in everyday speech. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts. Common collocations: 'at noontime', 'by noontime'. Not used for nighttime hours.
Spanish: mediodíaPortuguese (BR): meio-diaPortuguese (PT): meio-diaChinese (Simplified): 中午Chinese (Traditional): 中午Hindi: दोपहरArabic: وقت الظهيرةBengali: দুপুর - মধ্যাহ্নRussian: полденьJapanese: 正午Vietnamese: buổi trưaKorean: 정오 - 낮 12시Turkish: öğle vaktiUrdu: دوپہرIndonesian: waktu siang - tengah hari
Example Sentences
We always eat lunch at noontime.
basic
The bell rings at noontime every day.
basic
The sun is very bright at noontime.
basic
By noontime, the office was nearly empty as everyone left for lunch.
natural
She likes to take a walk at noontime to get some fresh air.
natural
Let’s meet around noontime so we can have lunch together.
natural