nighttimes

plural of nighttime
as in nights
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 nighttimes The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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nights
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  • An activity board outside the cafe features a roster of events and activities such as lectures, yoga sessions, weekly trivia nights, twice-a-month jazz concerts in the lounge, and a monthly Makers’ Market with live music.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The initial aim is to provide one million nights of housing annually, for families traveling for medical care, survivors fleeing domestic violence, or those in need of emergency accommodation in the face of natural disasters.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Nighttimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighttimes. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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