midafternoon

/ˌmɪdæftərˈnun/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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