Nightfall

ˈnaɪtˌfɔːl

Meaning & Definition

noun

The onset of night; the time when day ends and night begins.

As nightfall approached, the sky turned a deep shade of blue.

The period of time during which night begins to occur; dusk.

We should head home before nightfall to avoid getting lost in the dark.

An event or situation that brings about a dark or problematic time.

The nightfall of his career came suddenly after the scandal broke.

Middle English, combining 'night' + 'fall', referring to the falling or onset of night.

nightfall

The transition from day to night.

dusk

The time just before night.

twilight

The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon.

A term used to describe evening relaxation or time spent out after dark.

Let's hit the town after nightfall!

Referring to a time for parties or social gatherings.

The nightfall brings the best parties.