Collocations with afternoon

afternoon noun

ADJECTIVES

this, tomorrow, yesterday
・Let's meet for lunch this afternoon.

early, late, mid
・I like to go for a jog in the late afternoon.

Friday, Saturday, etc.
・On Friday afternoon, I like to unwind and relax after a busy week.

April, May, etc.
・We had a delightful picnic in the park on that April afternoon.

spring, summer, etc.
・On a serene spring afternoon, the flowers danced in the gentle breeze.

long 
・The rain kept us indoors, making it feel like a long afternoon with nothing to do.

hot, sunny, golden, warm, rainy, wet, grey, cloudy
・I enjoy taking a walk in the park on a sunny afternoon.

enjoyable, lovely, pleasant, quiet, relaxing, peaceful
・We spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring the cafes in the charming town.

lazy • busy
・On a lazy afternoon, I love to watch movies.

NOUNS

nap, siesta
・After a morning of strenuous work, I looked forward to an afternoon nap.

tea, snack
・I always look forward to my afternoon tea.

stroll, walk, hike, run, swim
・I had a delightful afternoon stroll in the park

breeze, rain
・The afternoon breeze provided a refreshing break from the heat

sun, sky, light
・The afternoon sun cast a warm glow on the beach.

traffic, drive, break, workshop, meeting, shift
・The afternoon traffic can be quite hectic.

PREPOSITIONS

in the
・In the afternoon, I usually feel a bit tired.

during the
・I usually feel more productive during the afternoon hours.

by
・The storm clouds cleared by afternoon.

on
・On Monday afternoon, I have a dentist appointment scheduled.
・On a sunny afternoon, I love taking a leisurely walk through the forest.
・On the afternoon of her wedding, the bride was filled with excitement.