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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
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As of Tuesday afternoon, the national average price per gallon of gas was $4.32, according to AAA.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In a Tuesday afternoon statement, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh said she was closely monitoring the unfolding situation and appreciated the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

On a hot and humid afternoon last week when we visited their outlet, Jatinder and Anita Sabharwal turned up at the CarryMen's orange-and-white kiosk seeking to hire an assistant.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Separately, Digwa's father Moga Singh, 52, and brother Gurpreet, 27, faced court on Tuesday afternoon on weapons charges, and were released on unconditional bail.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The afternoon sun sparked off the square specs riding down his nose.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck



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