evening

[eev-ning]

noun

1. the latter part of the day and early part of the night.

   Synonyms: nightfall, gloaming, twilight, dusk, eventide

2. the period from sunset to bedtime.

   He spent the evenings reading.

3. Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.,  the time between noon and sunset, including the afternoon and twilight.

4. any concluding or declining period.

   the evening of life.

5. an evening's reception or entertainment.

   Their evenings at home were attended by the socially prominent.

adjective

1. of or relating to evening.

   The evening sky shone with stars.

2. occurring or seen in the evening.

   the evening mist.

evening

/ ˈiːvnɪŋ /

noun

1. the latter part of the day, esp from late afternoon until nightfall

2. the latter or concluding period

   the evening of one's life

3. the early part of the night spent in a specified way

   an evening at the theatre

4. an entertainment, meeting, or reception held in the early part of the night

5. dialect,  the period between noon and sunset

6. (modifier) of, used, or occurring in the evening

   the evening papers

Word History and Origins

Origin of evening¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English ǣfnung, equivalent to ǣfn ( ian ) draw toward evening + -ung noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of evening¹

Old English ǣfnung; related to Old Frisian ēvend, Old High German āband

Idioms and Phrases

see good day (evening).

Example Sentences

A multi-county search for Jin unfolded as homicide investigators worked throughout the day and evening to track him down, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

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Tuesday evening, Plug said it would offer $375 million of convertible notes, which can become more shares outstanding.

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The scent of alfredo bread bowls and parmesan cheese remains from our pizza party this evening.

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Yet just the other evening Penelope had overheard her complain that the dressmaker refused to sew another stitch until paid the money owed her.

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“I can find a private guest room for you to stay in tonight, if you wish to be undisturbed this evening.”

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