Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midnight
noun
/ˈmɪd.naɪt/
Definition
The middle of the night; 12 o’clock at night.
Examples
- We decided to stay up until midnight to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
- The train arrives at midnight, so we need to be at the station by 11:30 PM.
- She starts her night shift at midnight every day.
Meaning
Midnight refers to the precise time when the clock strikes twelve at night, marking the end of one day and the beginning of another.
Synonyms
- 12 AM
- Midnight hour
- Nighttime
