1noun
the part of the day between noon and evening
“he spent a quiet afternoon in the park”
01 Word definition
afternoon
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is AFTERNOON a word?
Yes. AFTERNOON is a 9-letter noun. the part of the day between noon and evening Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-F-T-E-R-N-O-O-NHow do you spell AFTERNOON?
AFTERNOON contains 9 letters, begins with A, and ends with N.
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2noun
a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good afternoon
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗good afternoon
02 Letter breakdown
How is AFTERNOON spelled?
A1F2T3E4R5N6O7O8N9
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About AFTERNOON.
How do you spell AFTERNOON?
AFTERNOON is spelled A-F-T-E-R-N-O-O-N. It contains 9 letters.