Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
witching-hour
noun
/ˈwɪtʃɪŋ ˈaʊər/
Definition
The period of time when supernatural events are said to occur, often associated with midnight.
Examples
- Many people believe that strange occurrences happen during the witching hour.
- She always feels uneasy venturing out alone after midnight, fearing the witching hour.
Meaning
Traditionally, the witching hour refers to a time late at night when witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings are believed to be most active.
Synonyms
- midnight
- hour of the devil
- the dark hour
