1
: happening, done, or used by night or every night
2
: of or relating to the night or every night
Examples of nightly in a Sentence
Adjective
There were nightly attacks on the city.
These clubs provide nightly entertainment.
Adverb
She performs at the club nightly.
The restaurant serves dinner nightly.
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Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
One of the biggest draws remains the nightly musical entertainment, organizers said.
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Adjective
Kids' camps with nightly meals and activities keep younger guests engaged, while babysitting services allow parents to unwind.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Men in Blazers is launching Night Cup—a nightly show breaking down the biggest moments, surprises, and storylines from every day of the tournament.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Adverb
Located on a stunning Mexican beach, this all-inclusive resort caters to all ages with flexible meal plans, kids and teens clubs, water sports gear, tennis courts, nightly entertainment, and multiple pools.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
One of the biggest draws remains the nightly musical entertainment, organizers said.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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“Nightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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