Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

noontime

American  
[noon-tahym] / ˈnunˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. noon; noontide; noonday.

    Will he be home at noontime?


noontime British  
/ ˈnuːnˌtaɪm /

noun

    1. the middle of the day; noon

    2. ( as modifier )

      a noontime drink

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of noontime

First recorded in 1350–1400, noontime is from Middle English none tyme. See noon, time

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

At his noontime inauguration ceremony, Trump said he would sign the executive orders later Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2025

Several events are being organized by Solas Bhride, Irish for “Light of Brigid,” including a noontime “Pause for Peace.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

On Saturday, “Michael Jordan” and Mr. Gienger will serve as the centerpiece of a noontime parade as part of the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival.

From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2023

It fell from skies so dark and gray at noontime as to portend the presence of great atmospheric forces.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023

At noontime, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and decided to think about running away.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit