noonheat
nounUK /ˈnuːnhiːt/
US /ˈnuːnhiːt/
The hot warmth you feel from the sun at the middle of the day.
We rested under the tree to escape the noonheat.
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2. The hottest part of a sunny day, around twelve o'clock.
The farmers always took a break during the noonheat.
3. A feeling of tiredness caused by strong midday sun.
The noonheat made everyone sleepy after lunch.
4. The shimmering air above hot ground at midday.
You could see the noonheat rising off the road.