often attributive
: the time from dusk to dawn
Examples of nighttime in a Sentence
The animal hunts in the nighttime.
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Wear it with denim for a cool and casual daytime look or pair it with a slip skirt and heels for a chic nighttime outfit.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In the winter months, nighttime lows are quite chilly, leading to moderate daytime highs of 65 degrees.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
After a long day, nighttime snacking might feel like the ultimate way to unwind.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In the winter months, nighttime lows are quite chilly, leading to moderate daytime highs of 65 degrees.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
After a long day, nighttime snacking might feel like the ultimate way to unwind.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nighttime
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nighttime. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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