nightfall

noun

night·​fall ˈnīt-ˌfȯl How to pronounce nightfall (audio)
: the close of the day : dusk

Examples of nightfall in a Sentence

When nightfall came, we were still waiting for the electricity to come back on. since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Be sure to switch the night vision on once nightfall rolls around! New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2024 My young brain was riveted by the tale of a planet with six suns that, for the first time in the history of its inhabitants, will set at the same time, bringing on nightfall. Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024 By nightfall, the city was almost completely enveloped in darkness. Reuters, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024 The 5 mph north wind will continue through the day, then kick up by nightfall. Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightfall 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nightfall was in 1700

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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightfall. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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nightfall

noun
night·​fall -ˌfȯl How to pronounce nightfall (audio)
: the coming of night : dusk

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