Afternoon Definition
ăftər-no͝on
noun
The part of day from noon until dinnertime or sunset.
American Heritage
The time of day from noon to evening.
Webster's New World
The latter part.
In the afternoon of life.
American Heritage
Any period of beginning decline.
Webster's New World
adjective
Of, in, or for the afternoon.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- post-meridiem
- post meridian
- postmeridian
Origin of Afternoon
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From after- + noon
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