nighttime

American  

[nahyt-tahym] / ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the time times between evening and morning.

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adjective

1. occurring, done, presented, etc., during the night, especially the hours before midnight.

Etymology

Origin of nighttime

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; night, time

Example Sentences

Jeri, barred from seeking election next year due to a constitutional one-term limit, has made crime his focus, even taking part in nighttime raids.

From Barron's

Under the law, existing wells that are close to these places can continue to operate, but must monitor emissions, control their dust and limit nighttime noise and light.

From Los Angeles Times

At nighttime, various ocean animals migrate to the surface to avoid predators.

From Los Angeles Times

Her brows were pinched together like a couple of busy knitting needles, and she kept on trying to make sense of the nighttime garden scene.

From Literature

Less than five hours before nighttime explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, an unknown trader doubled down on bets that Nicolás Maduro would soon be out as the country’s leader.

From The Wall Street Journal