What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nightfall
Example
We need to hurry before nightfall. [nightfall: noun]
Example
The birds start chirping at nightfall. [nightfall: noun]
twilight
Example
The sky was a beautiful shade of pink during twilight. [twilight: noun]
Example
I love taking walks during twilight. [twilight: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nightfall is more commonly used in everyday language than twilight. Twilight is more often used in literature and poetry to create a specific mood or atmosphere.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between nightfall and twilight?
Both nightfall and twilight are considered formal words and are appropriate for use in both formal and informal contexts.
