noun Uncommon

nightfall

NYT-fawl

Nightfall (noun) means the time when day turns to night; dusk. Example: “We need to reach camp before nightfall.”

noun

The time when day turns to night; dusk.

"We need to reach camp before nightfall."

How to use nightfall

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe moment evening turns into night.

Common pairings

before nightfall at nightfall

nightfalls plural

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We need to reach camp before _____.

From night + fall, on the pattern of the sun or light "falling" away at the end of the day.

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What does “nightfall” mean?

The word “nightfall” means the time when day turns to night; dusk. In plain terms, the moment evening turns into night.

How do you pronounce “nightfall”?

“Nightfall” is pronounced NYT-fawl (/ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ in IPA).

How do you use “nightfall” in a sentence?

Here is “nightfall” used in a sentence: “We need to reach camp before nightfall.”

What part of speech is “nightfall”?

“Nightfall” is a noun.

Is “nightfall” a common word?

“Nightfall” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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