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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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Example Sentences

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Normal night-time melatonin production is often suppressed in night shift workers.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Egypt limited its night-time economy, ordering shops, restaurants, wedding halls and other public venues to close by 9 p.m. most days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

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

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

And then she’s back and leading us to a hiding place in the park where we’ll wait till night-time.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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