Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
minuit
noun
/ˈmɪn.u.ɪt/
Definition
Minuit refers to midnight, often used in literary or poetic contexts.
Examples
- The clock struck minuit, signaling the end of the celebrations.
- She often found peace in the quiet streets at minuit.
- His thoughts wandered during the stillness of minuit.
Meaning
The term is derived from French and literally translates to ‘midnight’ in English, signifying the middle of the night, usually considered as the time lying between the end of one day and the beginning of another.
Synonyms
- midnight
- 12 a.m.
- the witching hour
