Nightfall (Noun)
Meaning
The time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The stars were most visible in the night sky around nightfall, when the sky was a deep shade of indigo.
- The village came alive with lanterns and music as nightfall approached, signaling the start of the festival.
- The campers built a large bonfire to warm themselves and keep the insects away until nightfall.
- She always felt a sense of calm and peace wash over her at nightfall, when the world outside seemed to slow down.
- As nightfall descended on the city, the skyscrapers were bathed in a warm, golden light, creating a breathtaking sight.