Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-noon
noun
/haɪ nuːn/
Definition
High-noon refers to exactly noon, especially when it is associated with the time of day when the sun is highest in the sky.
Examples
- The showdown was set for high-noon at the dusty old street.
- In the movie, the hero faces his nemesis at high-noon.
Meaning
The phrase is often used to indicate a decisive moment or a critical point of confrontation.
Synonyms
- midday
- noontime
