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Definition of nightfall

nightfall

/ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/
night · fall
Plural:nightfalls
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• noun

1

The onset of night; the time of day when evening ends and darkness descends.

Example

"The hikers made sure to reach the mountain cabin before nightfall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as a compound of 'night' and 'fall', from the traditional expression that night or darkness 'falls' upon the earth.

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