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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night-time

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

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

Sabalenka taking on Osaka was only the fifth women's match in 61 night-time sessions since they were introduced in 2021.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 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

Everyone else is allowed a couple more hours before night-time curfew.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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