Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nooning
noun
/ˈnuːnɪŋ/
Definition
A period of rest or a meal taken in the early afternoon.
Examples
- After a long morning of hiking, we enjoyed our nooning by the river.
- Every Saturday, she sets aside time for a nooning with her favorite book.
- The workers took a nooning before continuing with their tasks.
Meaning
Nooning refers to a time set aside, usually in the early afternoon, for taking a break, having a meal, or resting.
Synonyms
- siesta
- lunchtime
- afternoon break
