nighttime US
ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm
nighttime: the period from sunset to sunrise
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Definition of nighttime - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
daily cycleUSthe period from sunset to sunriseUS
  • During nighttime, the city lights up beautifully.
dark night
2.
figurativeUSdarkness or obscurityUS
  • He struggled to find clarity in the nighttime of his thoughts.
darkness obscurity
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  • nighttime: the period from sunset to sunrise
    the period from sunset to sunrise

Expressions with nighttime

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extra absorbent diaper for sleep use by infants or incontinent individuals
The nighttime diaper kept the baby dry all night.
nappy used at night for babies or young children
He wears a nighttime nappy so he stays dry until morning.

Terms with nighttime included in their meaning

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time
during the nighttime hours
after dark
events or activities happening during nighttime
evening
used to describe something suitable for nighttime
nighttime
occurring after the sun has set
nighttime
time period late at night
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air outside during nighttime
animal hunting
the act of hunting animals during nighttime
hotel staff
hotel worker who assists guests during nighttime

Examples of nighttime in a sentence

  • The noises of nighttime can be quite soothing.
  • The nighttime of ignorance is hard to dispel.
  • She was lost in the nighttime of confusion.

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  1. French:nuit, obscurité, ...
  2. German:Nachtzeit, Dunkelheit, ...
  3. Italian:periodo notturno, oscurità, ...
  4. Spanish:noche, tinieblas, ...
  5. Portuguese:período noturno, trevas, ...
  6. Chinese:夜间, 黑暗, ...
  7. Japanese:夜間, 暗闇, ...
  8. Arabic:لَيْل, ظَلام, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַיְלָה, אֲפֵלָה, ...
  10. Russian:ночное время, темнота, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нічний час, темрява, ...
  12. Hindi:रात्रिकाल, अंधकार, ...

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