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

But that’s not the most impressive aspect of his nightly performances — not to head coach Ime Udoka, whose focus is generally directed to the other end. —Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Hurry Home water display that will take place before the nightly World of Color. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025

Adverb

Both shelters are open nightly from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. While Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities’ men’s and women’s campuses are at capacity, the men’s campus is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and staff can work with visitors to make sure they are sheltered. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025

Magicians from all over the world go to the Magic Castle to hone their craft and entertain members of the exclusive Academy of Magical Arts, where invite-only magic is practiced nightly. —Elise Hu, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025

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