this afternoon

phrase

: during the afternoon today

We went for a walk this afternoon.

Examples of this afternoon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Investors will be monitoring this afternoon's release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting, at which the central bank announced its first rate hike in three years. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Expect highs in the 80s once again this afternoon, with plenty of sunshine. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after an emotional hearing this afternoon. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2026

If this rain continues, another warning near the same area may be needed later this afternoon. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for this afternoon

• inopportune
• midafternoon
• spermatozoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
• buffoon
• cartoon
• cocoon
• festoon
• gaboon