Night means the time when the sun goes down and it becomes dark. People usually rest and sleep during this time.
I sleep at night every day.
The stars shine brightly at night.
Night is the time of day when it is dark, usually from evening until morning. This period changes length in different places and seasons.
The night lasts about 12 hours here.
Some animals are active at night only.
Night can mean the later part of the day when people go out, eat, or have fun. It is often used to talk about social times after dark.
We went out for dinner last night.
They enjoy parties on Saturday night.
Night can also mean a particular day’s night that is important for an event or situation, like a party or meeting.
We will meet on the night of the concert.
The night before the exam was stressful.
Night can mean a hard or sad time in someone’s life. It is used in a figurative way to describe troubles or problems.
He went through a night of sadness.
The night of his illness was very hard.
Night means a job or work shift people have during the late hours, usually after evening until morning. Many workers do this to keep places open 24 hours.
She works the night shift at the hospital.
Night jobs are quiet and calm.
In science, night describes the side of a planet or Earth that is not receiving sunlight. This makes darkness and cooler temperatures.
The planet’s night is very cold.
Night falls as Earth turns away from the sun.
As a verb, 'night' means to spend the night in a place. This use is very old and not common today.
They nighted in a small cabin.
The travelers nighted under the stars.
