afternoon

[af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-, ahf-] / ˌæf tərˈnun, ˌɑf-, ˈæf tərˈnun, ˈɑf-, ˌæf-, ˌɑf- /

NOUN

period after 12 noon and before sunset

Synonyms

STRONG

siesta teatime

WEAK

P.M. cocktail hour post meridian

Example Sentences

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Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific region were broadly mixed Thursday afternoon after swinging between mild gains and losses earlier in the session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Artan is expected to attend a public event at Mogadishu Stadium later on Wednesday afternoon and watch a match between Heegan and Dekadaha.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Many were filled during my Friday afternoon visit with travelers of all ages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Hazardous beach conditions exist for the San Diego and Orange county coastlines through Thursday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After I got home that afternoon, I called her house, but after three rings I hung up.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

Vocabulary lists containing afternoon

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