nightfall

noun

night·​fall ˈnīt-ˌfȯl How to pronounce nightfall (audio)
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: the close of the day : dusk

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When nightfall came, we were still waiting for the electricity to come back on. since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
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Sunlight filtered through the living room's large window during the mornings, and come nightfall, the vintage stereo system and Bluetooth radio were a total vibe for getting dressed up for dinner with a glass of wine. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026 Come nightfall, this Erie property begins to take on a more sinister vibe with the mile-long Terror in the Corn. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 The sun will rise later, and nightfall will arrive earlier, making days feel shorter and nights longer. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightfall

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First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nightfall was in 1700

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nightfall

noun
night·​fall -ˌfȯl How to pronounce nightfall (audio)
: the coming of night : dusk
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