mid-morning

UK: /ˌmɪd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ | US: /ˌmɪd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

Definition

  1. n. the time between early morning and noon, typically around late morning (e.g., 9–11 a.m.).

Structure
mid <middle>morning <the early part of the day>
Etymology

The word "mid-morning" is a compound formed by combining "mid," derived from Old English "midd" (meaning "middle"), and "morning," from Old English "morgen" (referring to the early part of the day). The term logically denotes the middle segment of the morning period, reflecting its straightforward construction in English to describe a specific time of day.

Examples

  1. She scheduled the meeting for mid-morning to avoid rush hour.

  2. The sun was already high by mid-morning.

  3. He prefers to take his coffee break in mid-morning.

  4. Mid-morning snacks help maintain energy levels.

  5. The fog usually clears by mid-morning in this region.