ten o'clock
Two before noon
Ten o'clock is the time when the hour hand points to ten—either mid-morning or late evening.
The phrase also indicates direction or position using clock-face orientation: Enemy aircraft at ten o'clock means slightly to the left of straight ahead.
A ten o'clock shadow is stubble that's grown back by mid-morning after an early shave.
Sixty-minute span
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
- chimeMelodic bell sound
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- dialGraduated circular indicator
face · analog · digital · watch · grandfather · tower · position · numeral
Gathering for discussion
- schedulePlan of timed events
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- punctualArriving when scheduled
- promptIncite to action
on-time · timely · appointment · reservation · interview · conference · scheduled · booking
Day's first eating
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- wakePath left in water
- sunriseMorning light's arrival
commute · workday · morning · sunlight · daybreak · brunch · mid-morning · snack
Mandated return time
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- lateNot on time
- newsReports of recent events
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
evening · closing · wind-down · lights-out · television · nightcap · relaxation · unwinding
hour
Sixty-minute span
dial · face · analog · digital · watch · grandfather · tower · position · numeral · marking
meeting
Gathering for discussion
prompt · on-time · timely · appointment · reservation · interview · conference · scheduled · booking · reminder
breakfast
Day's first eating
sunrise · commute · workday · morning · sunlight · daybreak · brunch · mid-morning · snack · tea
curfew
Mandated return time
broadcast · evening · closing · wind-down · lights-out · television · nightcap · relaxation · unwinding · sleepy