nighttime

[ nahyt-tahym ]

noun

1. the time times between evening and morning.

adjective

1. occurring, done, presented, etc., during the night, especially the hours before midnight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nighttime¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; night, time

Example Sentences

This nighttime relief is most effective in cities with intermediate and wet climates, according to the study.

From Science Daily

This time of year, he said, there are several nighttime excursions to admire holiday decorations.

From Los Angeles Times

In comparison to sea lions dying, the temporary stench is a small price to pay for the latest bloom, which dazzled beachgoers and nighttime surfers with its electric glow.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Israeli enemy waited for the journalists' nighttime break to betray them in their sleep," Ziad Makary wrote in a post on X.

From BBC

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch that could disrupt communications, the power grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations but also generate a nighttime light show.

From Los Angeles Times