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noun A2 Elementary Uncommon

midday

mihd-DAY

Midday (noun) means Twelve o'clock in the day; noon. Example: “We agreed to meet at midday for lunch.”

noun
1
Twelve o'clock in the day; noon.
"We agreed to meet at midday for lunch."
"The sun is at its highest point at midday."

How to use midday

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnother word for noon, the middle of the day.

Common pairings
at midday the midday sun midday meal

Word forms

middays plural

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Etymology

From Old English middæg, a straightforward compound of "mid-" (middle) and "day."

Origin: Old English

noon noonday noontide high noon twelve noon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “midday” mean?

The word “midday” means twelve o'clock in the day; noon. In plain terms, another word for noon, the middle of the day.

How do you pronounce “midday”?

“Midday” is pronounced mihd-DAY (/mɪdˈdeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “midday” in a sentence?

Here is “midday” used in a sentence: “We agreed to meet at midday for lunch.”

What is the opposite of “midday”?

The opposite of “midday” — its antonyms — is midnight.

What part of speech is “midday”?

“Midday” is a noun.

Where does the word “midday” come from?

The word “midday” comes from Old English. From Old English middæg, a straightforward compound of "mid-" (middle) and "day.".

Is “midday” a common word?

“Midday” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

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