nightfall

Meanings

• noun

  The period of twilight that occurs after sunset and before the onset of night.

  - "The nightfall brought a peaceful silence to the village."
  - "I love the colors of the sky during nightfall."
  - "The campers settled down for the night as the nightfall approached."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dusk , evening , sundown , sunset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nightfall
twilight , moonlight , dawnlight

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Variants

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nightfall , nightfalls

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Etymology

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The term 'nightfall' is derived from the Old English word 'nihtfæl', which means 'night' and 'fall' meaning 'occurrence'.

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Trivia

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1. The nightfall is the longest during the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year.

2. In some cultures, the nightfall is considered a magical time when fairies and other mythical creatures come out to play.

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Related Concepts

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1. Twilight: The period of time after sunset and before sunrise when the sky is neither fully dark nor fully light.

2. Dusk: The period of twilight just before nightfall when the sun is setting.

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Culture

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Nightfall is often associated with the end of the day and the beginning of the night. In literature, it is used as a setting in various genres, including romance, mystery, and horror. In art, it is depicted as a beautiful and serene time, with the changing colors of the sky being a popular subject.

How to Memorize "nightfall"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful sunset, gradually fading into darkness. Visualize the colors of the sky changing from orange, pink, and purple to black.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nightfall' with the end of the day and the beginning of the night. Remember that it is the period of twilight after sunset.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nightfall is when the night starts to call' to remember the definition of the term.

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