tonight

[tuh-nahyt]

noun

1. this present or coming night; the night of this present day.

adverb

1. on this present night; on the night of this present day.

2. Obsolete.,  during last night.

tonight

/ təˈnaɪt /

noun

1. the night or evening of this present day

adverb

1. in or during the night or evening of this day

2. archaic,  last night

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonight¹

before 1000; Middle English to night, Old English tō niht. See to, night

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonight¹

Old English tōniht, from _to ¹ (at) + _night

Example Sentences

However, tonight Madame Babushkinov was on her very best behavior, full of warmth and charm, while the children ate in fearful silence.

Read more on Literature

“I can find a private guest room for you to stay in tonight, if you wish to be undisturbed this evening.”

Read more on Literature

And if I face my fears tonight, I will be all the braver tomorrow, in front of the children, and that is what matters most.”

Read more on Literature

"The confidence that these men have, the way that we played tonight," said Prescott.

Read more on Barron's

“Be a lot of tea and rest tonight.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times