Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
late-afternoon
Noun
/leɪt æf.tərˈnuːn/
Definition
The period of time that occurs just before evening, typically in the hours between 3 PM and 5 PM.
Examples
- We usually take a walk in the late-afternoon when the sun begins to set.
- She prefers to have her meetings in the late-afternoon to avoid the morning rush.
Meaning
Late-afternoon refers to the later part of the afternoon, a transitional time as the day moves towards evening.
Synonyms
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Twilight
