midday

[mid-dey, -dey, mid-dey] / ˈmɪdˈdeɪ, -ˌdeɪ, ˈmɪdˌdeɪ /

NOUN

middle of the day

Synonyms

STRONG

lunchtime noon noontide

WEAK

12 PM high noon noontime twelve hundred twelve noon twelve o'clock

Antonyms

WEAK

12 AM midnight

Example Sentences

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Many parts of the country have a Met Office yellow warning for wind in place from 18:00 on Saturday to midday on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The campaign had reached nearly $140,000 by midday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Alcoa was up 10% to $64.31 in midday trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Lilly shares were up 4% in midday trading, after the regulatory approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After the meal it was decided they would rest until midday.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander