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nightfall

American  
[nahyt-fawl] / ˈnaɪtˌfɔl /

noun

  1. the coming of night; the end of daylight; dusk.

    Synonyms:
    sundown, twilight
nightfall British  
/ ˈnaɪtˌfɔːl /

noun

  1. the approach of darkness; dusk

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Etymology

Origin of nightfall

First recorded in 1605–15; night + fall

Example Sentences

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Initially, “Undertone” is adept in producing a simple, familiar atmosphere, where fear can be easily manifested come nightfall.

From Salon

The marshal decided to hold the drivers until nightfall.

From Literature

By nightfall the boards lifted each time she rocked back and then cracked down as she came forward.

From Literature

Come nightfall, I walked to the 11th arrondissement, known for its dining and shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal

By nightfall even that small flow had stopped.

From Literature

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