the witching hour

noun

1

: the time late at night when the powers of a witch, magician, etc., are believed to be strongest

2

: 12 o'clock at night : midnight

We arrived home shortly before the witching hour.

Examples of the witching hour in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, compared to 2005’s Broken Flowers, this is a wilfully obscure step back to his deadpan, experimental roots, a gentle, almost deliberately un-film that is best not viewed in too much proximity to the witching hour. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025

Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork. — Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Toss it over your couch for a pop of Halloween charm or wrap yourself in it to stay warm while waiting for the witching hour. — Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

The 21+ dive bar will serve beer, spirits and house cocktails alongside a slim menu heavy on the fry batter well into the witching hour each night of the concert. — Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024

This drink is ideal for those late-night gatherings when the witching hour strikes. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

The Dodgers added five players, including starter Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers at the witching hour. — Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024

The ultra-prompt start allows Springsteen and company to prove it for what still feels like all night, yet get everyone home before the witching hour. — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024

Rhymes for the witching hour

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower