nightfall

noun — 2 senses

nightfall

noun

/ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ · /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/

Etymology From night + fall. Cf. dewfall.

1

The close of the day; the coming of night.

  • at nightfall
2

Nocturnal emission.

Derived terms
night-falling
Related terms
darkfall, smokefall

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