Nighttime

/ˌnaɪtˈtaɪm/

/ˈnaɪɾtaɪm/

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Other forms: nighttimes

Definitions of nighttime

noun
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

synonyms: dark, night

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types:
weeknight
any night of the week except Saturday or Sunday

wedding night
the night after the wedding when bride and groom sleep together

type of:
period, period of time, time period
an amount of time

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