Synonyms of nighttime

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adjective

as in nocturnal

of, relating to, or occurring in the night

warnings about protecting household pets from nighttime predators in the outer reaches of suburbia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nocturnal
• night
• midnight
• nightly
• late
• overnight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• daily
• diurnal
• noon

nighttime

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noun

ˈnīt-ˌtīm 

as in night

the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight

before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• night
• dark
• midnight
• evening
• dusk
• darkness
• nightfall
• twilight
• gloaming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• daytime
• day
• sunrise
• dawn
• daybreak
• morning
• forenoon
• midday
• noon
• afternoon
• sunup
• noonday
• noontime
• noontide
• high noon

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of nighttime

Noun

Monitor the Temperature Christmas cactus plants form flowers best when daytime temperatures are 65°F to 70°F and nighttime temperatures are 55°F to 65°F. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024

In comparison to sea lions dying, the temporary stench is a small price to pay for the latest bloom, which dazzled beachgoers and nighttime surfers with its electric glow. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

Try opting for a nighttime tea instead, or your favorite non-alcoholic drink. —Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024

There is also a referendum on allowing nighttime police raids on homes. —Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024