night
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noun \ˈnīt\Definition of NIGHT
1
: the time from dusk to dawn when no sunlight is visible
2
a : an evening or night taken as an occasion or point of time <the opening night> b : an evening set aside for a particular purpose
3
a : the quality or state of being dark b : a condition or period felt to resemble the darkness of night: as (1) : a period of dreary inactivity or affliction (2) : absence of moral values c : the beginning of darkness : nightfall
— night·less \-ləs\ adjective
See Examples of NIGHT
- Who are you calling at this time of night?
- It's eleven o'clock at night.
- She and her husband both work at night and sleep during the day.
- The store's open all night.
- They were up all night long playing video games.
- Let's stop for the night and get a hotel.
- a cold, rainy night in the city
- I stayed up late five nights in a row.
- Last night, I had the strangest dream.
- Spend six nights and seven days on a tropical island in the Caribbean!
Origin of NIGHT
Middle English, from Old English niht; akin to Old High German naht night, Latin noct-, nox, Greek nykt-, nyx
First Known Use: before 12th century
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2night
adjectiveDefinition of NIGHT
1
: of, relating to, or associated with the night <night air>
2
: intended for use at night <a night lamp>
3
a : existing, occurring, or functioning at night <night baseball> <a night nurse> b : active or functioning best at night <night people>
Examples of NIGHT
- He is taking a night flight.
- a night manager at the supermarket
- This is the last night bus.
First Known Use of NIGHT
before 12th century
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