First Known Use: before 12th century
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1night
noun \ˈnīt\
: the time of darkness between one day and the next : the part of the day when no light from the sun can be seen and most people and animals sleep
: the darkness that occurs during the nighttime
: the final part of the day that is usually after work, school, etc., and before you go to bed : the early part of the night
Full Definition of NIGHT
1
: the time from dusk to dawn when no sunlight is visible
2
a : an evening or night taken as an occasion or point of time <the opening night> b : an evening set aside for a particular purpose
3
a : the quality or state of being dark b : a condition or period felt to resemble the darkness of night: as (1) : a period of dreary inactivity or affliction (2) : absence of moral values c : the beginning of darkness : nightfall
— night·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of NIGHT
Middle English, from Old English niht; akin to Old High German naht night, Latin noct-, nox, Greek nykt-, nyx
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2night
adjective
: of or relating to the night
: for use at night
: happening at night
Full Definition of NIGHT
1
: of, relating to, or associated with the night <night air>
2
: intended for use at night <a night lamp>
3
a : existing, occurring, or functioning at night <night baseball> <a night nurse> b : active or functioning best at night <night people>
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First Known Use of NIGHT
before 12th century
NIGHT Defined for Kids
night
noun \ˈnīt\
Definition of NIGHT for Kids
1
: the time between dusk and dawn when there is no sunlight
2
: the early part of the night : nightfall <We go bowling every Friday night.>
3
: the darkness of night <His eyes were black as night.>
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