evenings
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of evenings
First recorded in 1865–80
Example Sentences
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These smoky lentils were born on one of those evenings, during a week where time, energy and grocery options all felt somewhat limited.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Bar terraces are buzzing with activity into late evenings again as people try to soak in every bit of sun after the long winter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
In the evenings, Maya Angelou cleaned and put away all her dishes before she sat with what she had written that morning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
On university campuses, weeks-long social media diets have become popular and screen-free evenings among friends have become a thing in big cities.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
She ached for those evenings spent around the stove, Daddy carrying on while Mama laughed or groaned at his funny stories.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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