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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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At night-time, when the air outside is likely cooler than the air in your home, you should consider opening a window and using a fan to bring in the cooler air.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

A previous pub on the site in Rhyl, Denbighshire, had focused on night-time trade.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Last month, the India Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 31.9C, the city's highest May night-time temperature in 14 years.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka's fourth-round match against Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women's match to take place in the French Open's night-time slot since 2023.

From BBC ● May 31, 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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