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night-time

British

noun

1. the time from sunset to sunrise; night as distinct from day
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a night-time prowler

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Normal night-time melatonin production is often suppressed in night shift workers.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Aberdeen City Council told BBC Scotland News it had "robust" arrangements in place to support a safe night-time economy.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Egypt limited its night-time economy, ordering shops, restaurants, wedding halls and other public venues to close by 9 p.m. most days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

It was like a servant of some sort had got the place ready for the night-time, then left: the curtains were closed and there were dim table lamps switched on.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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