Definition of "afternoon"

Kid-friendly meaning of afternoon, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "afternoon" mean?

afternoon (noun) — the part of the day between lunchtime and the evening.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (af·ter·noon)

Example sentences using "afternoon"

Grade K–2
Come over this afternoon.
Grade 3–5
We spent the whole afternoon at the park flying kites in the steady wind.
Grade 6–8
There's a specific shade of afternoon light in October that makes even an ordinary backyard suddenly look like a movie set.

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