Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yesterday-evening

Noun
/ˈjɛstərdeɪˈiːvɪŋ/
Definition
The period of time that occurs after the afternoon and before night on the day before today.
Examples
  • We had dinner together yesterday evening.
  • Did you see the news that aired yesterday evening?
  • Yesterday evening, I finished reading my book.
Meaning
Yesterday evening refers to the time frame of late afternoon to night that took place the day prior to the current day.
Synonyms
  • Last night
  • Previous evening
  • Night before