often attributive
: the time from dusk to dawn
Examples of nighttime in a Sentence
The animal hunts in the nighttime.
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
Recent Examples on the Web
Some pets may start their nighttime routine earlier as the sky darkens for the eclipse, yawning and heading for their beds.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Incorporate it into your nighttime routine to remove any buildup accumulated during the day.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The stuffed rabbit then accompanies the child throughout their day-to-day life, from going to school to their nighttime routine.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Usually, the large cube holds all my daytime outfits while the medium cube is reserved for my nighttime ensembles.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Which is why organizations like the IDA are fighting to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities and wildlife populations from the harmful effects of light pollution.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Schneeberg also recommends doing any nighttime care tasks, like washing your face and brushing your teeth, right after dinner.
—TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
Afternoon rain is likely, with a 40% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m.
Rain will continue into early Monday morning with a nighttime low around 40 degrees.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
From firming fine lines to smoothing rough texture, the serum is the key to a complete, reparative nighttime skin routine.
—Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Incorporate it into your nighttime routine to remove any buildup accumulated during the day.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
The stuffed rabbit then accompanies the child throughout their day-to-day life, from going to school to their nighttime routine.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Usually, the large cube holds all my daytime outfits while the medium cube is reserved for my nighttime ensembles.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Which is why organizations like the IDA are fighting to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities and wildlife populations from the harmful effects of light pollution.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Schneeberg also recommends doing any nighttime care tasks, like washing your face and brushing your teeth, right after dinner.
—TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
Afternoon rain is likely, with a 40% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m.
Rain will continue into early Monday morning with a nighttime low around 40 degrees.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
From firming fine lines to smoothing rough texture, the serum is the key to a complete, reparative nighttime skin routine.
—Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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in the 14th century
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nighttime. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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nighttime
noun
night·time
1
: the time from dusk to dawn
2
: a statutorily set period usually beginning shortly after dusk and ending shortly after dawn
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