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 snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.
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Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
But the nightcap was just as thrilling.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026
For a nightcap, follow the night owls and young resort workers to Casino, a dive bar where pool players will find plenty of friendly competition.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
This is the nightcap to what should be an excellent first round in the Buddy Ferreira Classic.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
But the nightcap was just as thrilling.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026
For a nightcap, follow the night owls and young resort workers to Casino, a dive bar where pool players will find plenty of friendly competition.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
This is the nightcap to what should be an excellent first round in the Buddy Ferreira Classic.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Nightcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightcap. Accessed 26 Feb. 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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