The part of the day which follows noon, between noon and evening; the part of the day following noon which is daylight all year round; the second half of the working day (in regular office hours)
{i} period of time between 12 noon and evening; customary expression of greeting or goodbye
The afternoon is the part of each day which begins at lunchtime and ends at about six o'clock. He's arriving in the afternoon He had stayed in his room all afternoon. an afternoon news conference. used to greet someone when you meet them in the afternoon
the part of the day between noon and evening; "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park