forenoon (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrnuːn/

Definition

The part of the day between sunrise or morning and noon.

Examples

• We planned to meet for coffee in the late forenoon, around eleven o'clock.

• The children spent the entire forenoon playing in the park, enjoying the cool morning air.

• By mid-forenoon, the market was bustling with shoppers, eager to buy fresh produce.

Synonyms of forenoon

Words with a similar meaning to forenoon:

• morning
• late morning
• a.m.

Antonyms of forenoon

Words with the opposite meaning to forenoon:

• afternoon
• evening

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