Noontime — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnün-ˌtīm/ noon·time

Meaning & Definition of Noontime

Noontime (noun)

  1. the time of noon, midday

Noontime (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "far removed from the noontime of their popularity, when they had performed at sold-out arenas, the band now played at small clubs"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, 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

  2. the middle of the day

    "listening to the radio at noontime for news updates"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Noontime

The most common words with a similar meaning to Noontime:

acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, lunch time, midday, noonday, noontide

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Noontime

Words with the opposite meaning of Noontime:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom

Related Words for Noontime

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot, forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening

Near Antonyms of Noontime

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Origin & Etymology of Noontime

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Noontime

What does "Noontime" mean?

"Noontime" means the time of noon, midday. As a noun, it is defined as: the time of noon, midday. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Noontime"?

Other words for "Noontime" include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest and crown. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Noontime" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Noontime"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Noontime". Common alternatives include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination and head.

What is the opposite of "Noontime"?

Antonyms of "Noontime" include bottom, nadir and rock bottom. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Noontime" in a sentence?

Examples of "Noontime" in a sentence: "far removed from the noontime of their popularity, when they had performed at sold-out arenas, the band now played at small clubs"; "listening to the radio at noontime for news updates".

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

"Noontime" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Noontime"?

"Noontime" is pronounced /ˈnün-ˌtīm/ and divided into syllables as noon·time.

What is the origin of the word "Noontime"?

First known use: 14th century.