nightly

American  

[nahyt-lee] / ˈnaɪt li /

adjective

1. coming or occurring each night.

   his nightly walk to the newsstand.

2. coming, occurring, appearing, or active at night.

   nightly revels.

3. of, relating to, or characteristic of night.

   the nightly gloom before a storm.

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adverb

1. on every night.

   performances given nightly.

2. at or by night.

   an animal that is seen nightly.

nightly British  

/ ˈnaɪtlɪ /

adjective

1. happening or relating to each night

2. happening at night

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adverb

1. at night or each night

Etymology

Origin of nightly

before 900; Middle English; Old English nihtlīc. See night, -ly

Example Sentences

He broke the record for the number of nightly wins in the league phase last year.

From BBC

In last place among the broadcast networks’ nightly news programs, CBS Evening News averaged around 4.2 million viewers in November, with only about a half million in the crucial 25 to 54 demographic.

From Barron's

Some hosts use an algorithm to determine their nightly rates, but Orenstein sets the prices herself.

From Los Angeles Times

The all-inclusive nightly rate, which covers dining, a massage and some of the activities, starts at $6,500 for two guests in a one-bedroom residence.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Of course, we will work as constructively as possible with all our partners to ensure that peace prevails and that it is a dignified peace,” Zelensky said in his nightly address on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• evening
• night
• nighttime
• nocturnal