nightfall

noun

night·​fall ˈnīt-ˌfȯl 

: the close of the day : dusk

Synonyms of nightfall

• night
• dusk
• sunset
• twilight
• evening

Examples of nightfall in a Sentence

When nightfall came, we were still waiting for the electricity to come back on.

since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall

Recent Examples on the Web

Authorities were racing to contain the blaze before nightfall, when aircraft can no longer perform firefighting operations. — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

In addition, shady pergolas, dining tables, and ample seating make the private outdoor areas the perfect spot to kick back by day and stargaze after nightfall. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

The cooler is available in nightfall blue, primrose, lilac, and graphite, and in 18-can and 24-can sizes. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Because of the rural location and the need to retrieve her from the mountain before nightfall, Washington state emergency officials requested assistance from the federal MH-65 Dolphin aircrew. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightfall

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

nightfall

noun

night·​fall -ˌfȯl 

: the coming of night : dusk