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Definition of nightbird

nightbird

/ˈnaɪtˌbɜːrd/
night · bird
Plural:nightbirds
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• noun

1

Any bird that is active or sings primarily at night, such as an owl, nightingale, or nightjar.

Example

"The haunting call of a solitary nightbird echoed through the quiet forest after dusk."

2

A person who habitually stays up late or prefers to be active during the night.

Example

"As a lifelong nightbird, she always did her best creative writing after midnight."

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• Nearby Words

night class
night lizard
night snake
nightbird
nightcap
nightclothes
nightclub

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nightbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nightbird
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