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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As nightfall encapsulated the stadium Friday, North Andover was able to keep two dynasties alive, in some respect. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025 If possible, water in the morning to give the strawberry leaves more time to dry off before nightfall, and make sure potted strawberries are grown in pots with drainage holes. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 Blue Ghost basked in sunlight for the vast majority of the mission until lunar nightfall brought darkness to the landing site on Sunday. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 The car was found submerged in the river at the base of the road, but nightfall forced the recovery to be called off until the next day, officials said. Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

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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 14 Jun. 2025.

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nightfall

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

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