Midnight

/ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night.

The clock struck midnight as the party came to an end.

The point in time when a new day begins.

She promised to finish the project by midnight.

A time associated with darkness, often seen as a time for reflection or change.

He had a sudden realization at midnight that changed everything.

From Middle English midnyht, which combines 'mid' and 'night'.

midnight oil

Refers to working late into the night.

midnight snack

A snack consumed in the late evening or at night.

night

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

twilight

The time of day when the sun is below the horizon, but there is still light in the sky.

Midnight train

When someone talks about taking a midnight train, they may be referring to embarking on a new adventure or leaving a difficult situation.

Night owl

A person who stays up late and is active during the night.