NIGHTFALL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

nightfall

noun

ˈnīt-ˌfȯl

Definition of nightfall

as in night

the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of nightfall In addition, shady pergolas, dining tables, and ample seating make the private outdoor areas the perfect spot to kick back by day and stargaze after nightfall. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 The cooler is available in nightfall blue, primrose, lilac, and graphite, and in 18-can and 24-can sizes. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The Carys, who camped at our lunch spot that evening, told us later that the bass came to the surface and bashed surface plugs near nightfall. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026 Prevent snails and slugs by watering your plants in the morning so the soil dries before nightfall. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightfall

Noun

The finish was one of 12 on the night, a card volume that turned Belgrade into a record-setter.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Ben Williamson scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7 on Tuesday night after the Rockies roughed up Freddy Peralta in his Rays debut.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of night

Noun

This case is small enough for spontaneous games by the lake, in an airport lounge, or after a long lunch that stretches into sunset cocktails—even the simplest games deserve first-class treatment.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Insider tip Follow the paths through the lavender fields at sunset, when the bees begin to settle and the fields catch the last of the ethereal light.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunset

Noun

The breaking of silence in a tipsy twilight, if only for the sake of comical nonsense, can be as blessed as the break of dawn.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
The sky darkens to twilight, exposing the Sun's corona and sometimes revealing stars and planets as temperatures briefly cool.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of twilight

Noun

The lightweight sweater is cozy for chilly flights, breezy ferry rides, or cool evenings by the water, but doesn’t take up much space in your suitcase.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
The couple appeared to end the getaway on a positive note after Alli, encouraged by the other women, sent Jesse a flirtatious text while out for the evening.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of evening

Browse Nearby Words

nightdresses

nightfall

nightfalls

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightfall. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of nightfall

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on nightfall

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

nurture

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes