Nightfall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nightfall is a noun meaning The close of the day; the coming of night.
Meaning
The close of the day; the coming of night.
More Meanings
- Nocturnal emission.
Example Sentences
at nightfall
Word Forms
- nightfalls
- night-fall
Synonyms for nightfall
Depending on context, synonyms include dusk, evening, sundown, sunset, cockshut, crepusculum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evenfall, gloaming, dusk, twilight, fall, nighttime.
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