nightcap

[ˈnaɪtkæp]

nightcap Definition

• 1. an alcoholic drink taken before bed, often to help one sleep
• 2. a soft cap worn in bed

Using nightcap: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nightcap" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I usually have a nightcap of whiskey before going to bed.

• Example

  She put on her nightcap and went to sleep.

nightcap Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nightcap

• bedcap
• sleep cap
• nighttime drink

Phrases with nightcap

• a nightcap to remember

  an especially enjoyable or memorable drink consumed before bed

  Example

  After a long day at work, he poured himself a nightcap to remember.

• put on one's nightcap

  to go to bed

  Example

  It's getting late, I think it's time to put on my nightcap.

• a nightcap conversation

  a conversation that takes place between two people in bed before falling asleep

  Example

  They had a nightcap conversation about their plans for the weekend.

Origins of nightcap

from 'night' + 'cap', referring to the cap worn in bed

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Summary: nightcap in Brief

The term 'nightcap' [ˈnaɪtkæp] refers to either an alcoholic drink taken before bed to aid sleep or a soft cap worn in bed. Examples include 'I usually have a nightcap of whiskey before going to bed.' and 'She put on her nightcap and went to sleep.' Phrases like 'a nightcap to remember' denote an especially enjoyable drink, while 'put on one's nightcap' means to go to bed.