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Definition of midafternoon

midafternoon

/ˌmɪd.æf.tɚˈnuːn/
mid · af · ter · noon
Plural:midafternoons
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midafternoon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The middle part of the afternoon, typically considered to be between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Example

"The heat was at its most intense during the midafternoon, driving everyone indoors to seek air conditioning."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'mid-' (meaning middle) with 'afternoon'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midafternoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midafternoon
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