midday
Midday (noun) means Twelve o'clock in the day; noon. Example: “We agreed to meet at midday for lunch.”
How to use midday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for noon, the middle of the day.
Word forms
middays plural
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We agreed to meet at _____ for lunch.
Etymology
From Old English middæg, a straightforward compound of "mid-" (middle) and "day."
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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.