nighttime
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nighttime
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at night, time
Vocabulary lists containing nighttime
Example Sentences
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Experts say this year’s summer heat has been particularly grueling since nighttime temperatures have remained high and coastal areas have been hotter than usual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
On that June evening, the nighttime temperatures was 27C so the house temperature remained at 27C, the highest Baeli has ever recorded in her home.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
In some parts of the city, protesters regularly bang pots and pans in nighttime demonstrations known as cacerolazos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Rather than looking only at nighttime sleep, Tracy argues that researchers should consider how activities across the full day influence the body's internal clock and overall well-being.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The sky changed from the split colors of daytime and nighttime.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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