Word: Night

Pronunciation

/naɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, especially when this period is considered as the time for sleeping, resting, or nightlife. For example: “The stars shine bright in the night sky.”
• Noun (figurative): A long period of time characterized by a specific condition or situation. For instance: “After years of hard work, his troubles finally came to an end, and he saw the light at the end of the night.”

Phrases

• “At night”: During the hours of darkness. Example: “The streets are quiet at night.”
• “In the dead of night”: Late at night, especially when most people are asleep. Example: “The thieves broke in during the dead of night.”
• “A night out on the town”: An evening spent socializing or enjoying entertainment away from home. Example: “We’re planning a night out on the town to celebrate our anniversary.”
• “Night owl”: A person who tends to stay up late and is active during the nighttime. Example: “She’s a real night owl; she does her best work after midnight.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The nocturnal animals come out to hunt their prey during the night.”
• Noun (figurative): “That difficult period felt like a never-ending night before we found a solution.”

Synonyms

• Evening
• Darkness
• Midnight
• Nighttime
• Dark
• Bedtime
• Twilight
• Dusk
• Wee hours
• Late hours
• Overnight
• Dead of night