How to Use nightcap in a Sentence

nightcap

noun
  • But the nightcap was just as thrilling.
    — The Sports Desk, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026
  • For a nightcap, check out the city’s many rooftop bars.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • Come for an apéritif or a nightcap.
    — Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • The staff wiped off the tables, then joined us for a nightcap.
    — Brian Irwin, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2018
  • So use the recipe below for your hair of the dog, not your nightcap.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Swap the nightcap for two scoops of Epsom salt in a warm bath.
    — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022
  • Then they were shut out in the nightcap — the fifth time they’d been shut out this season.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Have a nightcap at the indoor bar, where the drinks change with the seasons.
    — Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
  • To round out your meal, a menu of sweets and nightcaps offers a little end note.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Or have it as a nightcap on Christmas Eve.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Rich Hill will return from the disabled list for the nightcap.
    — Andy McCullough, latimes.com, 18 June 2018
  • In the nightcap, the Rays used six pitchers during a bullpen day.
    — Mark Didtler, courant.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • In the nightcap, the Rays used six pitchers during a bullpen game.
    — Mark Didtler, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • The moody space feels well-suited for a nightcap before heading off to bed.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
  • In the evenings, stop by Guenther’s Lounge for a nightcap or two.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The Astros haven’t announced their starter for the nightcap of the twin bill.
    — Kristie Rieken, Houston Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2020
  • In the nightcap, the Lions scored five runs in the top of the first and added two more in the sixth.
    — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, 13 May 2023
  • Then there are plenty of drinks that will pair nicely with your pie or serve as an ideal nightcap.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
  • There isn’t much of a bar scene, but the lobby lounge is a perfect nook for a quiet nightcap.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • As for the nightcap, well, that's special — and it has been moved to Sunday.
    — Barry Wilner, Star Tribune, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Holiday decor galore paired with an on-theme nightcap?
    — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Guests can swing by the on-site Wonder Bar for a nightcap in a speakeasy-style lounge.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The lounge is a great place to grab a nightcap before tucking into a bed or sleeping bag.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
  • Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer for the Braves in the nightcap.
    — Bernie Wilson, ajc, 25 Sep. 2021
  • The winner of Sunday's game will face the Beavers in the nightcap.
    — Ap, USA TODAY, 4 June 2017
  • The iconic pub Blaue Maus is perfect for a nightcap.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t miss the nightcap on Peacock, either.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
  • After dinner, many guests migrate to the aft and sun decks for a nightcap under the stars.
    — Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The Bulls scored four runs in the first inning of the nightcap and were never threatened.
    — Steve Lyttle, charlotteobserver, 1 July 2018
  • After dinner, gather around the firepits just outside the bar area for a nightcap and s’mores.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026

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