afternoon

[af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-ter-noon, ahf-, af-, ahf-] / ˌæf tərˈnun, ˌɑf-, ˈæf tərˈnun, ˈɑf-, ˌæf-, ˌɑf- /

NOUN

period after 12 noon and before sunset

Synonyms

STRONG

siesta teatime

WEAK

P.M. cocktail hour post meridian

Example Sentences

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Authorities were investigating after the discovery Sunday afternoon of possible human remains at a Long Beach park as visitors gathered to celebrate Easter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

However, conditions will turn a little cooler in western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Irish Sea coasts with more cloud and rain moving in later in the afternoon.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

With the stock up 3.3% in recent afternoon trading Monday, the rally Woronka is referring to has nearly doubled the stock’s price since March 20.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"This is unusual in Al-Kharj," Abdullah told AFP after afternoon prayers at a local mosque.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Late afternoon comes and the checker tells me I can go.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen