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adjective

Definition of nighttimenext
as in nocturnal
of, relating to, or occurring in the night warnings about protecting household pets from nighttime predators in the outer reaches of suburbia

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nighttime

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noun

ˈnīt-ˌtīm How to pronounce nighttime (audio)
as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime

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Recent Examples of nighttime
Adjective
Now in its sixth edition, the program will take place in 65 locations across 11 countries, with 23 first-time venues and the addition of 10 nighttime events. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Vapor rubs containing combinations of camphor, eucalyptus and menthol oils may provide some relief for nighttime cough and cold symptoms when applied to the chest and neck. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
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But there’s no need to build your whole nighttime routine around them. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 13 Oct. 2026 De Biase explained that the transparent shoe concept aligned with creative director Anthony Vaccarello’s vision to have the men’s show transition from early-morning light to nighttime. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nighttime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
  1. nocturnal
  2. night
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  • That gives the gin a pale yellow color, and adds barrel notes of oak and dried fruit to a palate shaped by botanicals including juniper, queen of the night (a nocturnal cactus flower), coriander seed, Damask rose, and Nigerian ginger.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually, the car exited the highway and pulled off into the nocturnal quiet of a random peninsula neighborhood.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of nocturnal
Noun
  • The majority of his night was spent scrambling from a Seahawks defense that pressures the quarterback at the third-highest rate in the league.
    — Sam McDowell October 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Shai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points, Ajay Mitchell had 18 off the bench, and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated with a 108-101 victory over the Clippers on Sunday night.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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