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noon

/nuːn/

[/nuːn/]

12 p.m.

Intermediatenoun

Definition

Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day.

Example

We agreed to meet at noon for lunch near the central square.

We agreed to meet at noon for lunch near the central square.

Etymology

From Latin "nona hora," the ninth hour, which later shifted to midday.

How & Where It’s Used

Marks the middle of the day; also called midday.

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