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noun

ˈnīt How to pronounce night (audio)
Definition of nightnext
1
as in midnight
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight loved to sit outside at night and watch the stars

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2
as in dark
a time or place of little or no light snuck out of town under the cover of night

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3
as in evening
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness we waited until night to begin lighting the candles in the windows

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night

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adjective

as in nocturnal
of, relating to, or occurring in the night took a night flight out to the coast

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Recent Examples of night
Noun
Cleveland fell to 5-5 while playing the second night of a back-to-back. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 The night’s other honoree, representing the art world, was Vija Celmins, who charmed the crowd with a brief yet endearing acceptance speech and in a tribute video produced by LACMA Productions, seen below. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
Both of the hotel brand's overwater-bungalow resorts in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani, are launchpads for day cruises or longer, multi-night sailings. — Chrissie McClatchie, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Dec. 2022 Including those multi-night runs, the total number of shows scheduled for summer 2023 comes to 27. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for night
Recent Examples of Synonyms for night
  1. midnight
  2. dark
  3. evening
  4. nocturnal
  5. nighttime
  6. dusk
  7. sunset
  8. shadows
Noun
  • In a nod to Schrager’s Studio 54 days, there’s also Studio, an exclusive, speakeasy-like lounge that doesn’t really get going until midnight.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • New Yorkers of all ages were invited to gather on the Great Lawn at midnight to watch for the shooting stars.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of midnight
Noun
  • Animal control officials believe the animal would not have survived the night had he not been found before dark.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Next shows for Artistic Home The Artistic Home theater company is bringing the long-dark Lookingglass Studio Theatre back to life, though.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of dark
Noun
  • One honest update may do more than another evening of reluctant cooperation.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The court denied taking up the Justice Department's appeal on Monday evening, just hours after it was filed.
    — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of evening
Adjective
  • In the 1980s, decades after the tiny, nocturnal Smoky Madtom catfish was accidentally wiped out of its native creek, a researcher named Gerry Dinkins rediscovered a fragile surviving population.
    — Rachel Ramirez, Vox, 12 Nov. 2026
  • On the island, guests enjoy dinner in a local family’s home before embarking on a nocturnal exploration.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of nocturnal
Noun
  • Additional provisions address nighttime access and parental oversight.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In a nice touch, a pocket sliding door offers a direct entrance to the bathroom, effectively creating an en-suite and making any nighttime bathroom breaks less of a trek.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of nighttime
Noun
  • Unlike many mosquito species that bite mostly at dawn and dusk, the mosquitoes carrying dengue feed aggressively during daytime hours and thrive in humid residential environments.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As dusks settle in over the field, family and friends cheer for Patriot High School girls flag football team during the team’s first CIF Playoff win.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • The outdoor seating area looks out to the mesa top, which is absolutely lovely to watch light up in red and gold at sunset.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Light Up Dunwoody Join in a festive afternoon at Light Up Dunwoody featuring photos with Santa, youth dance and musical performances, food and drinks, games and giveaways, creative crafts, and a tree and menorah lighting just after sunset.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • If there's snow on the ground, check for shadows made by Venus's light.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Rattlesnakes are lazy hunters that wait in the shadows for prey to approach.
    — RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Night.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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