Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midnight
noun
/ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/
Definition
Midnight refers to the middle of the night, specifically the time when the clock strikes twelve and the day changes from one to another.
Examples
- They arrived at the party just before midnight.
- The clock chimed midnight, echoing through the empty streets.
- She enjoys walking alone under the stars at midnight.
Meaning
It signifies the transition point between two days, commonly associated with the end of one day and the start of the next.
Synonyms
- 12:00 AM
- Nightfall
- Witching hour
