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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Oil prices rose Thursday afternoon as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions heightened fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Pair your drink with the cardamom spice loaf, a warmly spiced treat that makes an ideal afternoon pick-me-up.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

With 91% of ballots tallied as of Wednesday afternoon, Becerra led with 27.9% of the vote compared to 25% for Hilton, according to the Associated Press, which declared Becerra and Hilton the two winners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Investors know the IPO priced External link at $135 on Thursday afternoon, but they have no idea where shares will trade on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But this wait was pleasant with the late afternoon sun on our backs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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