nightly

1 of 2

adjective

night·​ly ˈnīt-lē 

1

: happening, done, or used by night or every night

2

: of or relating to the night or every night

nightly

2 of 2

adverb

: every night

also : at or by night

Synonyms

Adjective

• night
• nighttime
• nocturnal

Examples of nightly in a Sentence

Adjective

There were nightly attacks on the city.

These clubs provide nightly entertainment.

Adverb

She performs at the club nightly.

The restaurant serves dinner nightly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Councilmember Nithya Raman, who led the push for an $80 nightly bed rate, said the changes being made by the council will result in greater oversight and accountability, with more specific requirements on the types of services the shelters must provide. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024

Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024

Adverb

Cincinnati Nights of Lights, 5-10 p.m. nightly, Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St., Owensville. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024

Somewhat unexpectedly, the lavish Bar della Musa also has a nightly happy hour, with three oysters and a cocktail or glass of Champagne for 25 euros. —Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nightly

• on a nightly basis

Kids Definition

nightly

adjective

night·​ly

ˈnīt-lē

1

: of or relating to the night or every night

2

: happening, done, or produced by night or every night

nightly adverb