as in night
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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Recent Examples of nighttime
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
During heat spells, nighttime can bring a reprieve from dangerously high temperatures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recently the reservoir was also damaged by nighttime trespassers when some kids came in and threw rocks at the meter structure.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Learn about the nighttime animals that call the park home and enjoy views of the night sky.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Within Napa there are several outstanding examples from Carneros, the southernmost AVA in the valley, whose proximity to San Pablo Bay offers cooling nighttime breezes to maintain freshness and acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
During heat spells, nighttime can bring a reprieve from dangerously high temperatures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recently the reservoir was also damaged by nighttime trespassers when some kids came in and threw rocks at the meter structure.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Learn about the nighttime animals that call the park home and enjoy views of the night sky.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Featuring an ergonomic design and Smart ANC, the Sleep A30 can deliver all-night peace and quiet from noisy environments, which could include a snoring partner, a garbage truck collecting at some unearthly hour or any of the other nocturnal sounds that can disturb sleep.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The tiny production took place over nine days — mostly nights, given the nocturnal script.—
William Earl,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Washington played in 57 games this past season, averaging 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals over 32.2 minutes a night on 45.3/38.1/72.2 shooting splits.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Landing offers twice the space of a traditional hotel at a lower price point — usually between $100 and $200 a night for a two-bedroom unit, depending on the location.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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