Forenoon
noun
The time from sunrise till noon.
I finished my chores in the forenoon, so I had the afternoon free.
Often appears as...
- early forenoon
- late forenoon
noun
The time from sunrise till noon.
I finished my chores in the forenoon, so I had the afternoon free.
Often appears as...
- early forenoon
- late forenoon
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Forenoon is specific to the period before noon but after sunrise, not early morning or pre-dawn hours.
She went jogging in the forenoon, just after breakfast.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
Forenoon is rarely used in modern English; 'morning' is far more common now.
Grandfather would say 'forenoon' while I'd just say 'morning'.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Preference
Some UK regions and older texts may still use 'forenoon', giving a traditional or historical feel.
The meeting is set for the forenoon, as per the old British schedule.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Forenoon is specific to the period before noon but after sunrise, not early morning or pre-dawn hours.
She went jogging in the forenoon, just after breakfast.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
Forenoon is rarely used in modern English; 'morning' is far more common now.
Grandfather would say 'forenoon' while I'd just say 'morning'.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Preference
Some UK regions and older texts may still use 'forenoon', giving a traditional or historical feel.
The meeting is set for the forenoon, as per the old British schedule.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Forenoon is specific to the period before noon but after sunrise, not early morning or pre-dawn hours.
She went jogging in the forenoon, just after breakfast.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
Forenoon is rarely used in modern English; 'morning' is far more common now.
Grandfather would say 'forenoon' while I'd just say 'morning'.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Preference
Some UK regions and older texts may still use 'forenoon', giving a traditional or historical feel.
The meeting is set for the forenoon, as per the old British schedule.
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