afternoon
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She returns to work for a few hours in the late afternoon or early evening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Artan is expected to attend a public event at Mogadishu Stadium later on Wednesday afternoon and watch a match between Heegan and Dekadaha.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In afternoon trading, Warner Bros. was up 0.9% to $26.72.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Late afternoon comes and the checker tells me I can go.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing afternoon
