Afternoon
Noun
UK
/ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn/
US
/ˌæf.tɚˈnuːn/
Definition
The part of the day from noon to evening.
Example
"I’ll call you in the afternoon."
"She went shopping on a warm summer afternoon."
"The class starts at 2 p.m. in the afternoon."
Explanation
Afternoon is the time of day between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and evening. It comes after morning and before evening. People usually eat lunch in the early afternoon and may work, study, or relax during this time. The sun is usually high in the sky, but starts to go down as the afternoon ends.