Night Definition & Meaning
night
- noun
- the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
- a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
- the period spent sleeping; "I had a restless night"
- the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit; "three nights later he collapsed"
- darkness; "it vanished into the night"
- a shortening of nightfall; "they worked from morning to night"
- the time between sunset and midnight; "he watched television every night"
- Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
"Night" in song lyrics
See how night is used in real songs:
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"We hit the city like a kingpin late night"
10sion — Let's Get it On -
"But the dank ain't enough so I'm hittin all night"
11/5 — Garcia Vegas -
"I said the girls keep comin back every night"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word)
Words that rhyme with night
Usage tips for "night"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "night" 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 night to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does night mean?
- the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom the period spent sleeping; "I had a restless night" the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit; "three nights later he collapsed" darkness; "it vanished into the night" a shortening of nightfall; "they worked from morning to night" the time between sunset and midnight; "he watched television every night" Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus
- What part of speech is night?
- Night is a noun.
- How many definitions does night have?
- Night has 8 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).