Definition for Afternoon (-s)

afternoon (-s), n. [OE aefter, behind + Flem. noenen, dial.] (webplay: between, day, evening, noon).

  1. Celebration; time of joy.
  2. Time of death; time just prior to death.
  3. Twilight; dusk; sunset time; diminishing light.
  4. Time period from mid-day to evening.

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