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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In addition, tear gels or nighttime ointments can also provide relief, especially during sleep.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
Met with suspicion by the drone’s pilot, the captain kills the man during a loud, nighttime storm, and lobs him overboard — and then lies about his activities when others step out onto the deck.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024
Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Keep your home secure with this HD indoor camera that sends real-time motion notifications and has a special night vision mode for more precise nighttime viewing.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Oftentimes a warmer temperature during the day is preferred while nighttime is more comfortable when the house cools off a bit.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
Met with suspicion by the drone’s pilot, the captain kills the man during a loud, nighttime storm, and lobs him overboard — and then lies about his activities when others step out onto the deck.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024
Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Keep your home secure with this HD indoor camera that sends real-time motion notifications and has a special night vision mode for more precise nighttime viewing.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Oftentimes a warmer temperature during the day is preferred while nighttime is more comfortable when the house cools off a bit.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Nighttime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nighttime. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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