Meaning & Definition of Nocturnal in English
English⟶
Nocturnal
/nɑktərnəl/
adjective
1. Belonging to or active during the night
- "Nocturnal animals are active at night"
- "Nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day"
synonym:
- nocturnal
2. Of or relating to or occurring in the night
- "Nocturnal darkness"
synonym:
- nocturnal
Examples of using
Aardvarks are nocturnal animals.
Cats are nocturnal animals.