afternoon
- noun
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The time of day that begins after midday and ends when the evening starts.
The dentist can see you on Thursday afternoon at two.
We spent a quiet afternoon indoors because of the heavy rain.
Her flight lands in the afternoon, so I ordered a taxi.
The museum is closed on Monday afternoons during the winter.
Common collocations: in the afternoon · this afternoon · late afternoon · Sunday afternoon · afternoon tea
Part of: Times of day, Days and months
Forms
- plural
- afternoons