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
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In the southern Plains and interior Southeast, nighttime temperatures are expected to dip as low as the 40s.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In comparison to the states ranked higher in safety, Wyoming allows younger drivers to obtain an unrestricted license with passenger and nighttime restrictions ending six months after provisional licensure.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
For example, basil turns black when nighttime temperatures drop into the 40s.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In the southern Plains and interior Southeast, nighttime temperatures are expected to dip as low as the 40s.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
For example, the luxury tour operator noted that 67% of visitors to Tokyo in 2024 were interested in booking nighttime experiences.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In comparison to the states ranked higher in safety, Wyoming allows younger drivers to obtain an unrestricted license with passenger and nighttime restrictions ending six months after provisional licensure.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nighttime
Adjective
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Many animals have adapted to water scarcity, with seasonal migrations, nocturnal habits and burrowing during the worst of the heat to offset water loss.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fanaloka are a small, nocturnal species which are native to the lowland and rainforest areas of Madagascar.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In late March, a 3-year-old Leavenworth boy known as EJ fell asleep for the night on a neighbor’s couch after eating grapes.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Three superstars in the music industry will be taking home special awards this Sunday night.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttime. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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