Synonyms for

Midnight

Verb / ˈmɪˌdnaɪt / Another word for midnight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night

Synonyms & similar words

nighttime darkness night nightfall

Synonyms by register

Formal

twelve o'clock at night the witching hour

Informal

12 AM midnight hour

Literary

dead of night witching hour gloaming

Antonyms

noon midday daylight morning afternoon dusk dawn

Common collocations

  • strike midnight
  • past midnight
  • before midnight
  • after midnight
  • midnight oil
  • midnight snack
  • midnight sun
  • midnight mass

Word family

noun midnight

Usage note

Midnight refers specifically to 12:00 AM. It is often associated with the start of a new day or a time of quiet and darkness.

Example sentences

  1. I always go to bed at midnight.
  2. The party ended at midnight.
  3. The movie started at midnight.
  4. The cat likes to play at midnight.
  5. I heard a strange noise at midnight.

Quotes

  • At midnight, Cinderella's carriage turned back into a pumpkin.
  • Midnight is a time when magic happens.
  • The moon is at its brightest at midnight.

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