nightfall

noun

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

Examples of nightfall in a Sentence

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
Recent Examples on the Web By nightfall, several tents were stocked with cases of water and food donated by community members. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024 But another set of storms will form to the east of Dallas-Fort Worth in Big Country and possibly move into the area by nightfall. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightfall 

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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightfall was in 1700

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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightfall. Accessed 11 May. 2024.

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nightfall

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

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