Noon
(noun)
- The middle of the day; 12 o'clock in the daytime.
- The time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, typically around 12 o'clock in the daytime.
Origin:
Old english nōn (dative nōne), from latin nona (hora) "ninth (hour)" (of the roman division of the day into twelve hours, regardless of night or day).
Examples:
- We will meet at noon.
- The sun was high in the sky at noon.
- The store closes for lunch at noon.
- He usually takes a nap at noon.
- The best time to go for a walk is around noon.