nighttimes

noun

plural of nighttime
as in nights
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime

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Recent Examples of nighttimes The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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nights
Noun
  • Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia, with heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees, posing significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, as warm nights offer no respite.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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