Small Hours (Noun)
Meaning
The hours just after midnight.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The city was quiet during the small hours, except for the occasional passing of a taxi.
- She often found herself lying awake in the small hours, worrying about the next day's tasks.
- The small hours were the only time he could focus on his writing without distractions.
- The detective worked tirelessly through the small hours to crack the case.
- In the small hours, the streets were empty and the only sound was the hum of the streetlights.