twelve o'clock
The term "twelve o'clock" refers to either noon or midnight and is also used informally to indicate a straight-ahead or vertical position.
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Definition
A1General Timekeeping
The time of day when the clock shows 12:00, either at noon (12:00 p.m.) or midnight (12:00 a.m.).
Example
- We have a meeting scheduled for twelve o'clock.
- The train arrives at twelve o'clock midnight.
B2Directional Reference
(informal)A position directly ahead or directly above, based on the 12 mark on a clock face.
Example
- Look at the car straight ahead; it's at twelve o'clock.
- The bird is flying directly above us, at twelve o'clock.
Similar
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