forenoon

[ noun fawr-noon, fohr-; adjective fawr-noon, fohr- ]

noun

1. the period of daylight before noon.
2. the latter part of the morning.

adjective

1. of or relating to the forenoon.

forenoon

/ ˈfɔːˌnuːn /

noun

1. 1. the daylight hours before or just before noon
   2. ( as modifier )

      a forenoon conference

Word History and Origins

Origin of forenoon¹

1375–1425; late Middle English. See fore-, noon

Example Sentences

The next morning, just after seven bells of the forenoon watch, Captain Prince came on deck with his sextant, ready to shoot the sun.

From Literature

They set out early in the forenoon, some on horseback, the rest in carriages; I witnessed both the departure and the return.

From Literature

As forenoon gave way to midday, Beetle wandered the fairgrounds.

From Literature

“As you are aware, our play is fast approaching. It’s time for us to kick into high gear. We will be limiting our traditional academic endeavors to the forenoon hours.”

From Literature

“That old woman hit me with a broom when I came to see you this forenoon, and broke my spectacles. Could you not wait until tomorrow?”

From Literature

Related Words

• dawn