Night-time is the period of time between when it gets dark and when the sun rises.
They wanted someone responsible to look after the place at night-time.
A twelve hour night time curfew is in force.
night-time in British English
noun
a.
the time from sunset to sunrise; night as distinct from day
b.
(as modifier)
a night-time caller
Examples of 'night-time' in a sentence
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Surprise night-time house raids leave the little ones terrified and the older ones resentful.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Heat health warnings are triggered when both daytime and night-time temperatures are expected to be high.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There is more to night-time than just sleeping.
Pearce, John (Dr.) Good Habits, Bad Habits (1994)
They were given night-time curfews and will face court again next month.
The Sun (2012)
This new service will boost the night-time economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Military personnel were already under a night-time curfew.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All are supposed to be under a strict night-time curfew.
The Sun (2009)
The trio were caught on the new police equipment as they scaled a fence in a night-time raid.
The Sun (2010)
Police are banned from carrying out night-time raids unless a crime is in the process of being committed.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
When she gets a night-time visit from a tiny magical creature it seems as though her luck will change.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The night-time curfew has been relaxed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The night-time raid has left the 36-year-old family business close to collapse.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A good night-time routine helps sleep.
The Sun (2014)
Further afield, modern quieter aeroplanes and the potential to extend the night-time curfew should offset the increased traffic.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Many new drivers use their cars to get to work, especially in the night-time economy that often employs students.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Planning officers had recommended that the shale exploration company's applications be rejected because of night-time noise and traffic on rural roads.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A heat alert follows two consecutive days of 30°C plus a high night-time temperature.
The Sun (2011)
Insurers want ministers to impose a night-time curfew on young drivers, as well as restrictions on the number of young passengers they can carry.