Nightfall Meaning
/ˈnaɪt.fɔl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe close of the day; the coming of night.
nounNocturnal emission.
Sentence Examples
Judging from the look of the sky, we might have a shower before nightfall.
The police expect to apprehend the robber before nightfall.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The hikers needed to reach the camp before ____ because they had no flashlights.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The hikers reached the camp just before ____, as the shadows grew long.
Word Origin & History
From night + fall. Cf. dewfall.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hikers needed to reach the camp before ____ because they had no flashlights.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The hikers reached the camp just before ____, as the shadows grew long.