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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Water in the Morning Watering in the morning gives plants more time to absorb moisture before nightfall and can reduce the chances of root rot. 5. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024 Come nightfall, 292 skilled warriors gather, lured by the promise of a grand prize of 100 billion yen. Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Come nightfall, the in crowd moves to the cocktail spot Barbosa or the nearby tapas bar Bonnie. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 The magical journey begins at nightfall at the Durango Depot, where travelers anxiously wait for the powerful steam engine to chug around the corner. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 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 Dec. 2024.

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nightfall

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

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