often attributive
: the time from dusk to dawn
Examples of nighttime in a Sentence
The animal hunts in the nighttime.
before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime
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There is also a referendum on allowing nighttime police raids on homes.
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Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Join celebrities in wearing this lightweight jacket style that can suit any of your day or nighttime plans.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Number of Shades: 4 Finishes: Sparkle, satin, shimmer, matte
Best For: Putting the finishing touch on a nighttime look with a little edge—the glittery shades are a perfect match for chainmail, while smoky mattes play well with velvet and leather.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Sleep studies record multiple variables including blood oxygen, respiratory rate, pauses in breathing and nighttime awakenings.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Join celebrities in wearing this lightweight jacket style that can suit any of your day or nighttime plans.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Number of Shades: 4 Finishes: Sparkle, satin, shimmer, matte
Best For: Putting the finishing touch on a nighttime look with a little edge—the glittery shades are a perfect match for chainmail, while smoky mattes play well with velvet and leather.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Sleep studies record multiple variables including blood oxygen, respiratory rate, pauses in breathing and nighttime awakenings.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nighttime. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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