1
: a cloth cap worn with nightclothes
2
: a usually alcoholic drink taken at the end of the day
3
: the final race or contest of a day's sports
especially
: the second game of a baseball doubleheader
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The resort governs itself; by day, poolside games and activities for all ages, and by night, a firepit to gather round for a wholesome nightcap.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Then, in the nightcap, the big question is Anthony Edwards’ status for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
The Wildcats pounded out 11 hits in the nightcap led by Nathan Arber who went 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Maybe, as a carrot, interim manager Don Mattingly batted Stott fifth in Thursday’s nightcap.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Then, in the nightcap, the big question is Anthony Edwards’ status for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
The Wildcats pounded out 11 hits in the nightcap led by Nathan Arber who went 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Maybe, as a carrot, interim manager Don Mattingly batted Stott fifth in Thursday’s nightcap.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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“Nightcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightcap. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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nightcap
noun
night·cap
ˈnīt-ˌkap 
1
: a cap worn with nightclothes
2
: a drink taken at bedtime
3
: the final race or contest of a day's sports activities
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