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

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Recent Examples of nightfall 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 Crews stayed on scene until nightfall to monitor and extinguish hot spots. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 There were no major reports of violence by nightfall after two days of heavy Israeli strikes and exchanges of fire with Hezbollah, Reuters reported on Sunday. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

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Noun

What makes this harder to believe is that the night before, Gavin accused Kenny of lying to him for years, and Kenny likened him to Bernie Madoff.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
The fire, which broke out on Sunday night, killed at least 32 people and left more than 70 injured, 24 of whom are still in critical condition, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of night

Noun

In those places, day will briefly turn to twilight and, in a clear sky, the sun’s corona will become visible around the moon for up to 2 minutes 18 seconds.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
In late twilight, both planet and star will be readily visible to the unaided eye.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of twilight

Noun

The third-place match (bronze medal game) is scheduled for Saturday evening back at Hard Rock in Miami Gardens.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Hu Haijun, the director of the Shanxi Bureau of the National Mine Safety Administration, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, the government’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said Monday evening.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of evening

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