Evening Definition & Meaning
evening
- noun
- the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake"
- a later concluding time period; "it was the evening of the Roman Empire"
- the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way; "an evening at the opera"
"Evening" in song lyrics
See how evening is used in real songs:
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"You creamin' for sex, that you gonna get this evening"
504 Boyz — Wobble Wobble -
"later on that evening"
69 Boyz — Do You Want It, Baby? -
"Merchant, Goliath dipped in slip shy posture conceived evening"
Aesop Rock — Hold the Cup
Words that rhyme with evening
Usage tips for "evening"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "evening" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for evening to find words that pair well.