mid-morning

Between dawn, noon

Mid-morning is the stretch of time roughly between 9 and 11 a.m.—after the early morning but before noon.

A mid-morning snack bridges the gap between breakfast and lunch.

We scheduled the meeting for mid-morning.

snack

elevenses

Midmorning refreshment break

  • teaSteeped leaf beverage
  • biscuitsSmall, leavened quick breads
  • fruitEdible plant ovary

pastry · muffin · scone · nuts · yogurt · granola · croissant · banana · apple · toast

break

pause

Temporary cessation of activity

interlude · downtime · rest · relaxation · stretch · recharge · lull · interval · breaktime · leisure

energy

alertness

Active mental awareness

wakefulness · refreshed · clarity · focus · momentum · perkiness · stimulation · revitalization · brightness · liveliness

routine

email

Digital written communication

stretching · yoga · meditation · journaling · to-do · errands · tidying · crossword · podcast · reading

brunch

breakfast

Day's first eating

  • lunchMidday meal
  • eggsReproductive cells in shells
  • pancakesFlat griddled breakfast cakes

waffles · mimosas · omelette · bagels · lox · croissants · frittata · quiche · shakshuka · kedgeree

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time of day

mid-morningmid-afternoon

Hours after noon

late afternoon · evening · midnight · late night · dusk

Family

morning, midnight, midday, mornings, morn, midyear, midweek

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