often attributive
: the time from dusk to dawn
Examples of nighttime in a Sentence
The animal hunts in the nighttime.
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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As its name suggests, this duo features two full-size wrinkle-targeting serums for your morning and nighttime routines.
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
Everyone needs that one chunky, oversized sweatshirt to throw in their beach bag for a nighttime bonfire or in their carry-on for a chilly plane ride.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
Many people with polyuria frequently urinate during daytime and nighttime hours.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Confidence: Medium Clouds are on the increase Monday but showers should wait until at least the nighttime hours.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
There are other subtle physical signs like pouting, atypical posturing (such as raising your arms to resemble a fencer), and legs making bicycling-like movements at nighttime.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023
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Baltimore Inner Harbor, nighttime ANAS ALI, CAROLINA, LINDSAY, TOBIAS, ZEL, and CARL walk down by the Inner Harbor, Baltimore’s pride, and evidence that the place is a tale of two cities: fancy restaurants, lights reflected on the water, romantic.
—Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
Everyone needs that one chunky, oversized sweatshirt to throw in their beach bag for a nighttime bonfire or in their carry-on for a chilly plane ride.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
Many people with polyuria frequently urinate during daytime and nighttime hours.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Confidence: Medium Clouds are on the increase Monday but showers should wait until at least the nighttime hours.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
There are other subtle physical signs like pouting, atypical posturing (such as raising your arms to resemble a fencer), and legs making bicycling-like movements at nighttime.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023
Find it on Amazon Transform Your Room Into A Starry Galaxy
Transform your nighttime routine into a celestial experience with this star projector.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
Baltimore Inner Harbor, nighttime ANAS ALI, CAROLINA, LINDSAY, TOBIAS, ZEL, and CARL walk down by the Inner Harbor, Baltimore’s pride, and evidence that the place is a tale of two cities: fancy restaurants, lights reflected on the water, romantic.
—Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
Find it on Amazon These Faux Leather Pants Are Trending Everywhere
Rock the Y2K vibe with these Faux Leather Pants that are going to be your go-to for all of your nighttime plans this winter season.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nighttime. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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nighttime
noun
night·time
1
: the time from dusk to dawn
2
: a statutorily set period usually beginning shortly after dusk and ending shortly after dawn
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