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When I was 18 years old, in a more innocent time, my first backpacking trip through Europe, I sneaked into the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum after nightfall and spent several hours in there avoiding the guards patrolling.
Guy Gavriel Kay

Meaning of "nightfall" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NIGHTFALL

nightfall  [ˈnaɪtˌfɔːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIGHTFALL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nightfall is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NIGHTFALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of nightfall in the English dictionary

The definition of nightfall in the dictionary is the approach of darkness; dusk.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIGHTFALL


ashfall
ˈæʃˌfɔːl
catfall
ˈkætˌfɔːl
deadfall
ˈdɛdˌfɔːl
downfall
ˈdaʊnˌfɔːl
evenfall
ˈiːvənˌfɔːl
footfall
ˈfʊtˌfɔːl
icefall
ˈaɪsˌfɔːl
infall
ˈɪnˌfɔːl
landfall
ˈlændˌfɔːl
outfall
ˈaʊtˌfɔːl
overfall
ˈəʊvəˌfɔːl
pinfall
ˈpɪnˌfɔːl
pitfall
ˈpɪtˌfɔːl
pratfall
ˈprætˌfɔːl
rainfall
ˈreɪnˌfɔːl
shortfall
ˈʃɔːtˌfɔːl
snowfall
ˈsnəʊˌfɔːl
spatfall
ˈspætˌfɔːl
waterfall
ˈwɔːtəˌfɔːl
windfall
ˈwɪndˌfɔːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIGHTFALL

night-scented stock
night-time
night-vision
nightcap
nightclass
nightclothes
nightclub
nightclubber
nightclubbing
nightdress
nighted
nightfaring
nightfire
nightgear
nightglow
nightgown
nighthawk
nightie
nighties
nightingale

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIGHTFALL

acceleration of free fall
backfall
befall
bergfall
chainfall
crossfall
dewfall
fall
flag fall
free fall
jawfall
misfall
onfall
refall
ride for a fall
rock fall
take the fall

Synonyms and antonyms of nightfall in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NIGHTFALL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «nightfall» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of nightfall

Translation of «nightfall» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIGHTFALL

Find out the translation of nightfall to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nightfall from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nightfall» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

夜幕降临
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caída de la noche
570 millions of speakers

English

nightfall
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حلول الظلام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сумерки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anoitecer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সন্ধ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tombée de la nuit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Malam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einbruch der Nacht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

日暮れ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

황혼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wengi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lúc mặt trời lặn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நைட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संध्याकाळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

akşam vakti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crepuscolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nightfall
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сутінки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

căderea nopții
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σούρουπο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

night
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nightfall
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nightfall

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGHTFALL»

The term «nightfall» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.428 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGHTFALL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nightfall

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2 QUOTES WITH «NIGHTFALL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nightfall.
1
Guy Gavriel Kay
When I was 18 years old, in a more innocent time, my first backpacking trip through Europe, I sneaked into the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum after nightfall and spent several hours in there avoiding the guards patrolling.
2
Henry Mayhew
Park women, properly so called, are those degraded creatures, utterly lost to all sense of shame, who wander about the paths most frequented after nightfall in the Parks, and consent to any species of humiliation for the sake of acquiring a few shillings.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIGHTFALL»

Discover the use of nightfall in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nightfall and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nightfall
Only a handful of people on the planet Lagash are prepared to face the truth--that their six suns are setting all at once for the first time in 2,000 years, signaling the end of civilization! From the Paperback edition.
Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg, 2011
2
By Nightfall: A Novel
Like his legendary, Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Hours, Michael Cunningham’s masterly new novel is a heartbreaking look at the way we live now.
Michael Cunningham, 2010
3
Chosen at Nightfall
From author C. C. Hunter comes Chosen at Nightfall, the final book in the New York Times bestselling Shadow Falls series about a camp for paranormal teens.
C. C. Hunter, 2013
4
Nightfall
"You're going to hell, Jack Nightingale" : They are words that ended his police career.
Stephen Leather, 2012
5
Nightfall
The secrets behind Bauer's pivotal Operation: Nightfall mission are revealed here! This collection also includes a cover gallery as well as a variant, and photo cover gallery.
Mark L. Haynes, J. C. Vaughn, 2007
6
Nightfall
A phenomenally popular vampire romance sequence - now showing on ITV2 - from the best selling author of Night World, L. J. Smith.
L. J. Smith, 2010
7
Nightfall
Pursued by an unknown enemy, the trio works together to discover the secrets of Talena’s past, and to uncover a threat that could destroy the fragile peace of the Cy’ren homeworld.
Robyn Bachar, 2012
8
The Legend of Nightfall
Nightfall--assassin, thief, swordsman, adventurer, and wielder of magic--has always evaded his pursuers, until he falls prey to a royal trap that leaves him bound by sorcery and oath to guard a young prince on an epic quest. Original.
Mickey Zucker Reichert, 1993
9
Jacques Tourneur: The Cinema of Nightfall
At least three of director Jacques Tourneur's films--Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie and The Leopard Man--are recognized as horror classics.
Chris Fujiwara, 1998
10
Vampire Diaries 5: The Return: Nightfall
The Best Selling Vampire Sequence - now showing on ITV2.
L J. Smith, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIGHTFALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nightfall is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wragg fire grows to 6900 acres
A fast-moving wildfire grew to 6,900 acres Thursday, one day after the blaze was sparked, but its spread had slowed by nightfall. Rampaging ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
2
Chattanooga Pipe Band honor fallen servicemen
A candlelight vigil is planned for Friday at the Lee Highway memorial at nightfall, those organizing the vigil plan to wear black t-shirts. «WRCB-TV, Jul 15»
3
Matanuska River consumes home, buildings near Sutton, with more …
Big pulses of water from upriver don't arrive at her house until nightfall. By 3:30 a.m. Thursday, when Boyle got up for work at Bishop's Attic thrift ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
4
Fisherman, 68, missing on Lacamas Lake
When he hadn't returned home after nightfall, his family became worried. Around 10:30 p.m. they notified police Gleghorn was missing. «KOIN.com, Jul 15»
5
UNDER GROUND
“Back by nightfall tomorrow, I should be. If it doesn't rain. Don't be sneaking off with any lumberjacks while I'm away, you hear?” “Don't fall in with one of those ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Pine Leaf Fire burning near Laclede, Idaho
There is no word yet on containment, but firefighters, with the help of aircraft got a good handle on it before nightfall. Crews are protecting a few ... «KHQ Right Now, Jul 15»
7
Bike Chattanooga Celebrates 3rd Birthday With Free Memberships …
Instructions on how to redeem the Free Activate Chattanooga Annual Memberships may be picked up on Friday at Nightfall during the birthday ... «The Chattanoogan, Jul 15»
8
2016 Camaro Colors: 10 Exterior, 5 Interior and 1 Glowing Bowtie
Standard colors include Blue Velvet Metallic, Red Hot, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Black, and Hyper Blue Metallic ... «Torque News, Jul 15»
9
Relay for Life Bandon deemed a success in its first year
At nightfall, more than 400 luminaria bags were lit in honor and in memory of loved ones with cancer, followed by a touching ceremony to honor ... «Coos Bay World, Jul 15»
10
Tunes for tragic times: Sad songs say so much
... alone," says Gordy Quist, the lead singer of Austin, Texas-based rocker Band of Heathens, which will headline this week's Nightfall concert. «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»

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