Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midnight
noun
/ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/
Definition
The middle of the night; specifically, 12 o’clock at night.
Examples
- We stayed up until midnight to celebrate the New Year.
- The clock struck midnight, and the party was in full swing.
- She loves reading her book under the dim light just before midnight.
Meaning
Midnight is the time of day when one day ends and another begins, marking the transition between one calendar day and the next.
Synonyms
- Mid
- 12 AM
- Witching hour
