nightfall

noun

night·​fall ˈnīt-ˌfȯl 

: the close of the day : dusk

Synonyms of nightfall

• night
• dusk
• sunset
• twilight
• evening

Examples of nightfall in a Sentence

When nightfall came, we were still waiting for the electricity to come back on.

since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall

Recent Examples on the Web

The crowd gives a sense of international joviality that makes for excellent campfire conversation come nightfall. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026

Water the lawn each morning to keep the grass moist until seedlings emerge, giving it plenty of time to dry before nightfall to prevent fungal diseases. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Passover begins before sundown April 1 and ends after nightfall April 9. —Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026

By nightfall, the quiet conditions will continue, leaving clear to mostly clear skies for most of the state, including in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley. —Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightfall

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

nightfall

noun

night·​fall -ˌfȯl 

: the coming of night : dusk