Pronunciation: /haɪ nuːn/
noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'noon' is a noun that refers to the time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, typically around 12 o'clock noon.
A1 The cowboy showdown took place at high noon.
A2 The old western movie always had a dramatic gunfight at high noon.
B1 The sheriff scheduled the duel to happen at high noon in the town square.
B2 The outlaws faced off against the lawmen under the scorching sun at high noon.
C1 The high noon showdown was the climax of the epic western film.
C2 The tension was palpable as the two enemies stood facing each other at high noon, ready to draw their guns.
adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'high' is an adjective that describes the noun 'noon' by indicating that the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
A1 The sun is directly overhead at high noon.
A2 In some cultures, high noon is considered the best time for a siesta.
B1 The cowboy showdown took place at high noon in the dusty old town.
B2 The high noon sun beat down mercilessly on the desert landscape.
C1 The high noon deadline for the project was fast approaching.
C2 The high noon of the company's success was marked by record profits and expansion.
formal The duel was scheduled to take place at high noon.
informal Let's meet at the saloon at high noon.
slang We'll settle this at high noon, cowboy.
figurative The tension between the two countries was reaching its high noon.
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