noun
nighttime
NYT-tym
noun
1
The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
"Nighttime temperatures can drop sharply in the desert."
adjective
1
Happening at night.
"The city has a strict nighttime noise curfew."
How to Use Nighttime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe night hours, or something happening during them.
Common pairings
nighttime temperatures
nighttime routine
Word Forms
nighttimes plural
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Etymology
From night + time.