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midday

/ˈmɪd.deɪ/
mid · day
Plural:middays
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Adjective:midday
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midday Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime, or the hours immediately surrounding it.

Example

"We decided to pause our hike at midday and enjoy a light lunch by the river."

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• adjective

1

Occurring at or belonging to the middle of the day; taking place around noon.

Example

"The workers took shelter in the shade to avoid the intense midday sun."

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• Nearby Words

midbrain
midcalf
midcourse
midday
middle
middlebrow
middlegame

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English middæg, a compound of midd ('middle') and dæg ('day').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midday. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midday
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