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noontide

noun

ˈnün-ˌtīd

Definition of noontide

as in noon

the middle of the day we like to work off lunch with a noontide ramble

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Beyond serving an evening crowd, Knott said he’s seen a consistently busy noon rush over the past few days.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Pope Leo revealed the discovery of the growth on his lung during his Sunday noon prayer — which was broadcast to the world on live television — almost as an aside toward the end of his blessing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of noon

Noun

Shift workers, night owls or anyone running late schedules may feel better with a midday or early afternoon session that matches their own rhythm.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The midday reversal came as equities sold off, with the S&P 500 dropping more than 1%, leading some investors to rotate back into the relative safety of the bond market.

— Michelle Fox,Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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