Definition of Afternoon

1. Noun. The part of the day between noon and evening. "He spent a quiet afternoon in the park"

Generic synonyms: Day, Daylight, Daytime
Terms within: Midafternoon

2. Noun. A conventional expression of greeting or farewell.
Exact synonyms: Good Afternoon
Generic synonyms: Farewell, Word Of Farewell, Greeting, Salutation

Definition of Afternoon

1. n. The part of the day which follows noon, between noon and evening.

Definition of Afternoon

1. Noun. The part of the day which follows noon, between noon and evening; the part of the day following noon which is daylight all year round; the second half of the working day (in regular office hours). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Afternoon

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Afternoon

afterling
afterlings
afterlives
afterload
afterloading screw
afterloads
aftermarket
aftermarkets
aftermath
aftermaths
aftermentioned
aftermind
aftermost
aftermovement
afterness
afternoon
afternoon tea
afternoon teas
afternoone
afternoones
afternoons
afternote
afternotes
afterpain
afterpains
afterpart
afterparties
afterparty
afterpeak
afterpeaks

Literary usage of Afternoon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1915)
"The following papers were presented: Tuesday Afternoon—Spectroscopy (1) "A ... Friday Forenoon and Afternoon ' ' Thermo-electric Properties of Alloys of ..."

2. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1900)
"Afternoon session—1:30 pm Music, male quartet: Cow Pea and Soja Beans as Feed and ... Afternoon session—1 pm Mu«lc: Breeding and Management of Swine, ..."

3. Biennial Report by California Dept. of Agriculture, California State Commission of Horticulture (1907)
"Afternoon SESSION-SECOND DAY. WEDNESDAY, December 5, 1906. The Convention was called to order at 1:30 o'clock p. M. Vice-President Power in the chair. ..."

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