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nighttime

[ ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm ]

Noun / Adjective

^{Context #1 | Noun}

during the night

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the time of night.

Synonyms

darkness, evening, night

Examples of usage

I love taking a walk in the park during the nighttime.
The city looks magical during the nighttime.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

night considered as a time for sleep

The time for sleeping; the period of darkness after sunset; the time when people typically rest.

Synonyms

bedtime, rest, sleep

Examples of usage

I always sleep better during the nighttime.
The baby finally fell asleep after crying for hours during the nighttime.

^{Context #3 | Adjective}

relating to the night

Of or occurring in the night; night-time.

Synonyms

nightly, nocturnal

Examples of usage

The nighttime sky was filled with stars.
He preferred working during the nighttime hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "nighttime" in other languages:

🇵🇹 noite

🇮🇳 रात का समय (raat ka samay)

🇩🇪 Nachtzeit

🇮🇩 waktu malam

🇺🇦 нічний час

🇵🇱 czas nocny

🇯🇵 夜間 (やかん, yakan)

🇫🇷 temps de nuit

🇪🇸 tiempo de noche

🇹🇷 gece vakti

🇰🇷 밤 시간 (bam sigan)

🇸🇦 وقت الليل (waqt allayl)

🇨🇿 noční čas

🇸🇰 nočný čas

🇨🇳 夜间 (yèjiān)

🇸🇮 nočni čas

🇮🇸 næturtími

🇰🇿 түнгі уақыт (tüngi uaqyt)

🇬🇪 ღამის დრო (ghamis dro)

🇦🇿 gecə vaxtı

🇲🇽 tiempo de noche

Word origin

The word 'nighttime' is a compound word formed by combining 'night' and 'time'. The usage of 'nighttime' dates back to the late 19th century, and it has been commonly used in English to refer to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The concept of nighttime has always been associated with rest, sleep, and the mysterious beauty of the night sky. As society evolved, the word 'nighttime' has become a regular part of our vocabulary, symbolizing the transition from day to night and the activities associated with the nocturnal hours.