Definitions

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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During a late April afternoon at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago, the company invited a few dozen social-media influencers for a sneak peek at its new beverage lineup rolling out this spring and summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Thomas Tuchel and his squad will arrive in Kansas City on Saturday afternoon and the equipment was due to be in place beforehand.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Remarks from a senior U.S. official on Friday afternoon added to those hopes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

I feel the late afternoon sun on my arms, smell the ocean breeze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“I hope you had a nice afternoon with your dad.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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