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often attributive
: the time from dusk to dawn
Examples of nighttime in a Sentence
The animal hunts in the nighttime.
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
Recent Examples on the Web
Investigators learned Lee's vehicle was seen in the area of the University's Greek housing on at least nine occasions at nighttime, court documents said.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
This timing makes these storms very dangerous, as research shows nighttime tornadoes are more than twice as deadly as daytime ones.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Its gel-cream texture is easy to apply and great for both morning and nighttime skincare routines, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Studies have found that nighttime tornadoes are twice as deadly as daytime ones.
—Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Some pets may start their nighttime routine earlier as the sky darkens for the eclipse, yawning and heading for their beds.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Incorporate it into your nighttime routine to remove any buildup accumulated during the day.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The stuffed rabbit then accompanies the child throughout their day-to-day life, from going to school to their nighttime routine.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Usually, the large cube holds all my daytime outfits while the medium cube is reserved for my nighttime ensembles.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of nighttime was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nighttime. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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nighttime
noun
night·time
1
: the time from dusk to dawn
2
: a statutorily set period usually beginning shortly after dusk and ending shortly after dawn
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