Forenoon

usgb/ˈfɔːrnuːn/
noun

The time from sunrise till noon.

I finished my chores in the forenoon, so I had the afternoon free.
Visual representation of "forenoon" - the time from sunrise till noon

Often appears as...

  • early forenoon
  • late forenoon
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Visual representation of "forenoon"
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Time Span

Forenoon is specific to the period before noon but after sunrise, not early morning or pre-dawn hours.

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She went jogging in the forenoon, just after breakfast.
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Archaic Usage

Forenoon is rarely used in modern English; 'morning' is far more common now.

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Grandfather would say 'forenoon' while I'd just say 'morning'.
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Regional Preference

Some UK regions and older texts may still use 'forenoon', giving a traditional or historical feel.

Illustration for Regional Preference
The meeting is set for the forenoon, as per the old British schedule.
Visual representation of the word "Forenoon"

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