nightwalker
Americannoun
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a person who walks or roves about at night, especially a thief, prostitute, etc.
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New England. an earthworm.
Regionalisms
See earthworm.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of nightwalker
Example Sentences
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As war rages between humans and vampires — and a power struggle unfolds among the nightwalker ranks — house music pumps just as hard as the blood.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
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