Afternoon meaning

What does “afternoon” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“afternoon” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the part of the day between noon and evening.

afternoon

noun

  1. the part of the day between noon and evening

    “he spent a quiet afternoon in the park”

  2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University