midafternoon
/ˌmɪdæftərˈnun/
noun
- The middle part of the afternoon, roughly between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
- She scheduled the meeting for midafternoon so people would be alert after lunch.
- The heat of the midafternoon made everyone want to stay indoors.
- We usually take a short break in the midafternoon to stretch our legs.
adjective
- Occurring in or relating to the middle part of the afternoon.
- I always feel a midafternoon slump around three o'clock.
- They serve a special midafternoon tea with small sandwiches and pastries.
- The midafternoon sun was too bright for a walk without sunglasses.