Noonday (noun)

1. The middle of the day, around noon.
2. The time or period of the day when the sun is at its highest point.

Origin:

Middle english noonday, from old english nōn-dæg "noon-day", from nōn "noon" + dæg "day", formed before the 12th century.

Examples:

1. The noonday sun was intense and unforgiving.
2. The noonday meal was the main meal of the day.
3. The noonday rest was a tradition in hot climates.
4. The noonday light cast long shadows.
5. The noonday break was a time to relax and rejuvenate.