Pronunciation: /nuːn/

Definitions of noon

noun a point in time when the sun crosses the meridian and is highest in the sky; midday

Example Sentences

A1 I eat lunch at noon every day.

A2 The sun is directly overhead at noon.

B1 Let's meet at noon for lunch.

B2 The train is scheduled to depart at noon.

C1 The clock struck noon as the bells rang.

C2 The city comes alive at noon with bustling activity.

verb There are no verbs applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I noon my lunch at 12 o'clock.

A2 She noons her daily walk in the park.

B1 They often noon their meetings to accommodate everyone's schedule.

B2 The team decided to noon the project deadline to allow for more thorough testing.

C1 The company CEO frequently noons important decisions without consulting the board.

C2 In times of crisis, leaders must be willing to noon traditional protocols in order to adapt quickly.

adjective There are no adjectives applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I eat lunch at noon every day.

A2 The sun is highest in the sky at noon.

B1 The noon train is always crowded with commuters.

B2 The noon deadline for the project is approaching fast.

C1 The noonday sun beat down mercilessly on the desert landscape.

C2 The noon meeting was rescheduled to accommodate everyone's availability.

adverb There are no adverbs applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I eat lunch at noon.

A2 She always takes a nap at noon.

B1 The meeting is scheduled for noon tomorrow.

B2 The sun is directly overhead at noon.

C1 The train departs precisely at noon.

C2 The restaurant is busiest at noon.

pronoun There are no pronouns applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I will meet you at noon.

A2 Noon is the time for lunch.

B1 At noon, the sun is directly overhead.

B2 By noon, I had finished all my tasks for the day.

C1 The meeting is scheduled for noon, so please be on time.

C2 At noon, the city streets are bustling with activity.

preposition There are no prepositions applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I will meet you at noon for lunch.

A2 Let's go for a walk in the park at noon.

B1 The meeting is scheduled to start at noon sharp.

B2 We have a reservation at the restaurant at noon.

C1 The train departs at noon, so make sure you arrive on time.

C2 The concert will begin at noon, so don't be late.

conjunction There are no conjunctions applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I will meet you at noon and we can have lunch together.

A2 She finished her work at noon, then went for a walk in the park.

B1 The meeting is scheduled for noon, so please make sure to be on time.

B2 The train departs at noon, so we need to arrive at the station early.

C1 The concert starts at noon; however, we can meet for a quick drink before it begins.

C2 Noon is the perfect time to have a relaxing break and enjoy the sunshine.

interjection There are no interjections applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 Noon! It's time for lunch.

A2 Noon, already? Time flies when you're having fun.

B1 Noon! Don't forget to take a break and recharge.

B2 Noon, the perfect time for a midday siesta.

C1 Noon, the sun is at its peak and it's time to soak up some vitamin D.

C2 Noon, the hustle and bustle of the city reaches its peak.

article There are no articles applicable for the word 'noon'.

Example Sentences

A1 I eat lunch at noon.

A2 Let's meet at noon for a picnic.

B1 The train is scheduled to arrive at noon.

B2 The sun is directly overhead at noon.

C1 The meeting is set for noon tomorrow.

C2 The clock struck noon as the church bells rang.

Examples of noon in a Sentence

formal The meeting is scheduled for noon tomorrow.

informal Let's meet for lunch at noon.

slang I'll catch you at noon, cool?

figurative The sun is at its highest point at noon.

Grammatical Forms of noon

past tense

nooned

plural

noons

comparative

more noon

superlative

most noon

present tense

noon

future tense

will noon

perfect tense

have noon

continuous tense

is nooning

singular

noon

positive degree

noon

infinitive

to noon

gerund

nooning

participle

nooned

Origin and Evolution of noon

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'noon' originated from the Old English word 'non' which means the ninth hour of the day, corresponding to 3 p.m.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'noon' shifted to refer to the midday hour, 12 p.m., as we commonly use it today.