Synonyms for

Nights

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

Definition

Nights refer to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

Synonyms & similar words

dark day nox nighttime night evenings noshes eves shindigs get-togethers parties soirees gatherings festivities celebrations feasts banquets dinners suppers midnights dusks twilights sunsets dawns sunrises

Synonyms by register

Formal

nocturnal periods darkness

Informal

late hours the wee hours

Literary

gloaming twilight

Antonyms

day daytime sunshine noon midday bright

Common collocations

  • late nights
  • sleepless nights
  • long nights
  • cold nights
  • summer nights
  • winter nights
  • dark nights
  • starry nights

Word family

noun night
adjective nightly

Usage note

The plural 'nights' refers to multiple instances of nighttime. It is often used to describe periods of time, as in 'sleepless nights'.

Example sentences

  1. I like to read stories before bed at nights.
  2. My parents let me stay up late on Friday nights.
  3. I saw a shooting star one night while camping.
  4. The night was so dark that I couldn't see my hand in front of my face.
  5. I heard a spooky noise outside my window last night.

Quotes

  • The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets. - Poppy Z. Brite
  • I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. - Sarah Williams
  • I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day. - Vincent Van Gogh

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