Noons — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnün/

Meaning & Definition of Noons

Noons (noun)

  1. midday; specifically, 12 o'clock at midday
  2. midnight —used chiefly in the phrase noon of night
  3. the highest point
  4. precisely noon
  5. the most advanced, flourishing, or creative stage or period
  6. the time of a decisive confrontation or contest

Noons (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life"

    similar: acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high noons, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    related: blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots
    opposite: bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms
    near: abysses, bases, feet, minima

Related Entry: Noon (noun)

Noon is a different word from Noons. The synonyms below are for noon, not for noons.

  1. the middle of the day

    "we eat a big lunch around noon then have dinner in the evening"

    similar: high noon, lunch time, midday, noonday, noontide, noontime
    related: forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening

  2. the highest part or point

    "she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

Related Entry: High noons (noun)

High noons is a different word from Noons. The synonyms below are for high noons, not for noons.

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century"

    similar: blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, primes, salad days, springtimes
    related: autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals
    near: decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

  2. the highest part or point

    "the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism"

    similar: acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    related: blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots
    opposite: bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms
    near: abysses, bases, feet, minima

Related Entry: High noon (noun)

High noon is a different word from Noons. The synonyms below are for high noon, not for noons.

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century"

    similar: bloom, blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, prime, salad days, springtime
    related: autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival
    near: decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering

  2. the highest part or point

    "the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  3. the middle of the day

    "the dedication ceremony began at high noon with a 21-gun salute"

    similar: lunch time, midday, noon, noonday, noontide, noontime
    related: forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Noons

The most common words with a similar meaning to Noons:

acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high noons, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Noons

Words with the opposite meaning of Noons:

bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms

Related Words for Noons

blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots

Near Antonyms of Noons

abysses, bases, feet, minima

Origin & Etymology of Noons

Middle English, from Old English nōn ninth hour from sunrise, from Latin nona, from feminine of nonus ninth; akin to Latin novem nine nine

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Noons

What does "Noons" mean?

"Noons" means midday; specifically, 12 o'clock at midday. As a noun, it is defined as: midday; specifically, 12 o'clock at midday.

What is another word for "Noons"?

Other words for "Noons" include acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests and crowns. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Noons" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Noons"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Noons". Common alternatives include acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations and heads.

What is the opposite of "Noons"?

Antonyms of "Noons" include bottoms, nadirs and rock bottoms. Near antonyms include abysses, bases, feet and minima.

How do you use "Noons" in a sentence?

Examples of "Noons" in a sentence: "she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life".

Is "Noons" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Noons" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Noons"?

"Noons" is pronounced /ˈnün/.

What is the origin of the word "Noons"?

"Noons" comes from Middle English, from Old English nōn ninth hour from sunrise, from Latin nona, from feminine of nonus ninth; akin to Latin novem nine nine. First known use: 13th century.