night-time

British  

noun

1. 1. the time from sunset to sunrise; night as distinct from day

   2. ( as modifier )

      a night-time prowler

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Example Sentences

But he feared the problem could get worse if the night-time parking ban was enforced in the car park, as it could encourage more visitors to park up on his street instead.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

They say satellites could indirectly affect U.S. earthlings by, say, brightening the night-time sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

"Catching these transient events requires flexibility to adapt our night-time schedule as new targets of opportunity are discovered."

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

Under the new rules pilots are given more rest, with one of the major changes mandating pilots to make two night-time landings per week, down from six under the old rules.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

He had never done wrong and his heart was quiet in the night-time.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers