Midday

/ˈmɪddeɪ/ noun

Definition

The middle of the day, around noon or 12 o'clock, when the sun is highest in the sky.

Etymology

From Old English 'mid' (middle) + 'day,' a straightforward compound that's been used since at least the 9th century to describe noon.

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