Definition of nightly
1 : happening, done, or used by night or every night
2 : of or relating to the night or every night
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Examples of nightly in a Sentence
There were nightly attacks on the city.
These clubs provide nightly entertainment.
Recent Examples of nightly from the Web
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Also, consider using a nightly skin treatment that exfoliates dead skin cells. Optimizing Your Nail Care Getty 1.
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The greatest mistake of his old boss’s life was running for re-election, Mr Bannon told listeners on his nightly TV talk-show.
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According to Magness' information, nightly population averaged between 15 and 40 people, with 88 people being served, about two-thirds of whom were men.
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Police in the city are aware of motorcyclists roaring down Switzer Road past Blue Valley schools, almost on a nightly basis, Joe Robertson reports.
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During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, attending late-night prayers and gathering for nightly meals to break the fast, called iftars.
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Attendance for the nightly prayers in the first week of Ramadan drew nearly 1,500 people each night, Aadil Farid said.
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The cellblocks looked empty but for the piles of Styrofoam boxes containing individual portions of the iftar meal, the nightly feast once shared by a dozen or more captives after group prayer.
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Researchers have reported no rebound insomnia, even after a year of nightly use (Journal of Psychopharmacology, August 2012).
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First Known Use of nightly
before 12th century
Examples of nightly in a Sentence
She performs at the club nightly.
The restaurant serves dinner nightly.
First Known Use of nightly
15th century
NIGHTLY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of nightly for English Language Learners
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: happening or done every night
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Definition of nightly for English Language Learners
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: every night
NIGHTLY Defined for Kids
Definition of nightly for Students
: happening or done at night or every night a nightly newscast
Definition of nightly for Students
: every night The band performs nightly.
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