NIGHTTIME Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

nighttime 1 of 2

adjective

as in nocturnal

of, relating to, or occurring in the night warnings about protecting household pets from nighttime predators in the outer reaches of suburbia

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nighttime

2 of 2

noun

ˈnīt-ˌtīm

as in night

the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime

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Monitor the Temperature Christmas cactus plants form flowers best when daytime temperatures are 65°F to 70°F and nighttime temperatures are 55°F to 65°F. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 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. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 Try opting for a nighttime tea instead, or your favorite non-alcoholic drink. —

Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024 There is also a referendum on allowing nighttime police raids on homes. —

Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nighttime