nightcap

noun

night·​cap ˈnīt-ˌkap 

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

Examples of nightcap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The itinerary ends with a nightcap in a cocktail bar (in Madrid that’s in the maximalist Bar Manero) where an element of play is introduced. — Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Dinner, a full theatrical production and a nightcap can all be enjoyed within the resort, with no need to navigate Manila traffic after the curtain call. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The nightcap for this dance party of an album takes an honest look at the unforeseen pitfalls and points where success was not a certainty. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026

In the West End neighborhood at the Lee + White development on the Atlanta Beltline’s Southwest Trail, Strangers in Paradise is a pure bar with no kitchen, perfect for a nightcap after dinner or a quick pit stop before. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nightcap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap

Kids Definition

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