nightfall

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈnaɪt.fɔl//
//ˈnaɪt.fɑl//
//niːt.fɑːl//

The close of the day; the coming of night.

noun

1
The close of the day; the coming of night.
at nightfall
2
Nocturnal emission.

Etymology

From night + fall. Cf. dewfall.

Forms

plural: nightfalls

nightcap · A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas,…Nightcap · A locality in the Byron council area and the Lismore council…nightclub · A public or private establishment that is open late at night…

nightfall · The close of the day; the coming of night.

nightgown · A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.nightingale · A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos,…Nightingale · A surname.

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