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nightfall

/ˈnaɪtˌfɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does nightfall mean?

noun

The time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon, marking the end of daylight and the beginning of darkness. The period of transition from daylight to darkness.

Example

"The couple watched the sunset and then walked home as nightfall approached."

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