I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English afternon, from after (II) + non noon
1. : the part of day between noon and sunset
we were forced to make camp that afternoon while it was still light — Kenneth Roberts
during the late afternoon and early evening — Frank Yerby
2. : the part of the day between noon and midnight
keeping open until after 10 in the afternoon
— chiefly in legal use; abbr. p.m.
3. : a relatively late period (as of time or life)
a story that carries us through four wars, through the long Victorian afternoon — Clifton Fadiman
— compare evening 2
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or intended primarily for use in the afternoon
afternoon tea
afternoon papers are issued from about 10:30 a.m. until about 5 p.m. — Bruce Westley
afternoon dress