10am
Two before noon
Ten in the morning, the hour when much of the working world is fully underway.
Written with or without punctuation: 10am, 10 a.m. , 10 AM.
Often marks the start of business hours or the time after which morning phone calls become acceptable: The meeting's at 10am.
See also 10pm.
Late part of morning
- meetingGathering for discussion
- coffee breakShort work intermission
- standupSolo comedic performance
- check-inRegistering one's presence
deadline · conference call · office · productivity · focus time · email · calendar · workflow
Morning-afternoon meal hybrid
- snackLight between-meal fare
- elevensesMidmorning refreshment break
- morning teaMidday snack with beverage
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
pastry · latte · cappuccino · muffin · scone · chai · matcha · energy dip
Scheduled time for something
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- openingGap or start
available · timeslot · doctor visit · interview · showing · consultation · pickup · delivery window
Business's first day
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- errandsBrief purposeful outings
- bank hoursWhen branches serve customers
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
post office · DMV · business hours · early bird · queue · line · customer service · walk-in
Active mental awareness
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- circadianDaily biological cycle
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- mental claritySharpness of thought
focus · blood sugar · metabolism · digestion · hydration · attention span · concentration
UTC minus five
- PSTWestern time abbreviation
- GMTGlobal time baseline
- UTCUniversal time standard
- international callPhone contact abroad
time difference · world clock · scheduling conflict · overlap · availability · coordination · daylight saving · local time
mid-morning
Late part of morning
- meetingGathering for discussion
- coffee breakShort work intermission
- standupSolo comedic performance
check-in · deadline · conference call · office · productivity · focus time · email · calendar · workflow · task
brunch
Morning-afternoon meal hybrid
- snackLight between-meal fare
- elevensesMidmorning refreshment break
- morning teaMidday snack with beverage
croissant · pastry · latte · cappuccino · muffin · scone · chai · matcha · energy dip · refuel
appointment
Scheduled time for something
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
opening · available · timeslot · doctor visit · interview · showing · consultation · pickup · delivery window · checkout
store opening
Business's first day
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- errandsBrief purposeful outings
- bank hoursWhen branches serve customers
pharmacy · post office · DMV · business hours · early bird · queue · line · customer service · walk-in · service window
alertness
Active mental awareness
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- circadianDaily biological cycle
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
mental clarity · focus · blood sugar · metabolism · digestion · hydration · attention span · concentration
EST
UTC minus five
international call · time difference · world clock · scheduling conflict · overlap · availability · coordination · daylight saving · local time