noon
word
/ˈnun/
noon
/nˈuːn/
noon
Definition
Noon is 12:00 in the middle of the day, when morning ends and afternoon begins.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in time expressions like 'at noon' and 'around noon'. It is more exact than 'midday' in everyday use, and we usually say 'at noon', not 'in noon'.
Spanish: mediodíaPortuguese (BR): meio-diaPortuguese (PT): meio-diaChinese (Simplified): 中午Chinese (Traditional): 中午Hindi: दोपहरArabic: الظهر - منتصف النهارBengali: দুপুRussian: полденьJapanese: 正午Vietnamese: trưaKorean: 정오Turkish: öğle vakti - öğlenUrdu: دوپہر بارہ بجےIndonesian: tengah hari - jam dua belas siang
Example Sentences
The sun was high at noon.
basic
We eat lunch at noon.
basic
The meeting starts at noon.
basic
If we leave before noon, we can avoid traffic.
natural
I’ll call you around noon and let you know.
natural
By noon, I was already tired.
natural