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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Mount Lemmon, the highest point in the Catalinas at 9,000 feet, typically experiences colder nighttime conditions this time of year, with lows often falling into the 20s or 30s and possible snow depending on weather conditions.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The nighttime steppe is an army of archers aiming their electric black arrows directly at you.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Heat-loving crops usually germinate best when soil temperatures are 70°F or higher, and plants like tomatoes shouldn’t be moved outside until nighttime temperatures reach at least 55°F.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Mount Lemmon, the highest point in the Catalinas at 9,000 feet, typically experiences colder nighttime conditions this time of year, with lows often falling into the 20s or 30s and possible snow depending on weather conditions.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Zack Taylor, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said that nighttime lows this weekend could bottom out around 10 degrees Fahrenheit from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The nighttime steppe is an army of archers aiming their electric black arrows directly at you.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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The bed itself is luxurious, with comfy sheets and mosquito netting, and offers the chance to sleep under the open sky, close to nocturnal sounds of the bush, like whooping hyenas and roaring leopards.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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That these geckos were spotted during a nocturnal survey fits with the broadly nocturnal behavior associated with many leaf-toed gecko species.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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One Irish supporters’ club group had 35 fans coming to the home meeting with Everton in November, a number that more than halved to 15 when the game was switched to a Monday night.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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