Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yesterday-afternoon
compound noun
/ˌjɛstərˈdeɪ ˈæf.tərˌnun/
Definition
The part of the day that occurred after noon on the previous day.
Examples
- We had a great time at the park yesterday afternoon.
- She called me yesterday afternoon to discuss the project.
- Yesterday afternoon felt like an eternity when I was waiting for the results.
Meaning
Yesterday-afternoon refers to the period of time from noon until evening of the day before today.
Synonyms
- the day before yesterday
- the previous afternoon
- last afternoon
