Noontime: meaning, definitions and examples
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noontime
[ ˈnuːnˌtaɪm ]
specific time
Noontime refers to the middle of the day, typically around 12:00 PM. It signifies the transition between morning and afternoon. In various cultures, this time is often associated with breaks for meals, especially lunch. Additionally, some places may celebrate specific traditions or rituals during noontime.
Synonyms
lunch, midday, noon, solar noon
Examples of usage
- Let's meet at the park at noontime.
- The office closes for an hour at noontime.
- Noontime is when I usually take my lunch break.
- The church bells ring at noontime.
Translations
Translations of the word "noontime" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meio-dia
🇮🇳 दोपहर का समय
🇩🇪 Mittag
🇮🇩 siang
🇺🇦 полудень
🇵🇱 południe
🇯🇵 正午
🇫🇷 midi
🇪🇸 mediodía
🇹🇷 öğle
🇰🇷 정오
🇸🇦 منتصف النهار
🇨🇿 poledne
🇸🇰 poludnie
🇨🇳 正午
🇸🇮 poldne
🇮🇸 hádegi
🇰🇿 түскі уақыт
🇬🇪 საშუალო
🇦🇿 günortası
🇲🇽 mediodía
Etymology
The term 'noontime' is comprised of 'noon', which derives from the Latin 'nona hora', meaning 'ninth hour'. In ancient Roman times, this was approximately three o'clock in the afternoon. The term evolved and began to represent the 12th hour of the day as societies standardized their timekeeping methods. By the Middle Ages, 'noon' came to signify midday, marking the point between morning and afternoon. The addition of 'time' to 'noon' emphasized the specific moment associated with midday activities, flowing into the modern usage of 'noontime'. Cultural practices surrounding noontime, such as lunch and rest, further established its significance in daily routines. This evolution reflects the shifting understanding of time and its relevance to daily life throughout history.