Nooning

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːnɪŋ/

Definitions of nooning

noun the time of day when the sun is highest in the sky; midday

Example Sentences

A1 I like to have a picnic at nooning.

A2 We often take a break from work at nooning.

B1 The tradition of taking a siesta at nooning is common in some countries.

B2 The town comes alive at nooning with people bustling about.

C1 The peacefulness of the countryside at nooning is truly relaxing.

C2 The sun beat down mercilessly at nooning, making the heat unbearable.

Examples of nooning in a Sentence

formal The workers took a break for nooning before resuming their tasks in the afternoon.

informal Let's grab some lunch and enjoy a nice nooning break in the park.

slang Hey, wanna chill and have a nooning sesh at my place later?

figurative The calmness of the nooning sky reflected the peace in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of nooning

• past tense: nooned
• plural: noonings
• comparative: more nooning
• superlative: most nooning
• present tense: noon
• future tense: will noon
• perfect tense: have nooned
• continuous tense: is nooning
• singular: nooning
• positive degree: noon
• infinitive: to noon
• gerund: nooning
• participle: nooned

Origin and Evolution of nooning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nooning' originated from the Old English word 'non' meaning 'midday' or 'noon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nooning' evolved to refer to the period of time around midday, typically when people take a break for lunch or rest.