by night

phrase

: at night : during the night
New York by night is very different from New York by day.

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Scores of them roll off the company’s production lines each day to be launched into Russia by night. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Madrid’s drier temperatures are better suited to indoor attractions during the day, followed by rooftop drinks and dining at trendy eateries by night. Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Relax by day and sleep comfortably by night with Cordaroys' innovative convertible bean bag chairs. ABC News, 14 July 2026 The region is known for its clear, unpolluted skies, which are still dark by night. Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by night

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“By night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20night. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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