nocturnal

[nɒkˈtɜːnl]

nocturnal Definition

• 1. done, occurring, or active at night
• 2. of or relating to the night

Using nocturnal: Examples

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

• Example

  Owls are nocturnal birds.

• Example

  He has a nocturnal habit of staying up late.

• Example

  The nocturnal animals come out to hunt at night.

• Example

  She prefers to work during nocturnal hours.

nocturnal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nocturnal

• nightly
• night-time
• after-dark
• late-night

Antonyms for nocturnal

• diurnal
• daytime

Phrases with nocturnal

• nocturnal emission

  an involuntary ejaculation of semen that occurs during sleep

  Example

  He was embarrassed when he had his first nocturnal emission.

• nocturnal animal

  an animal that is active at night and sleeps during the day

  Example

  Bats are nocturnal animals.

• nocturnal bird

  a bird that is active at night and sleeps during the day

  Example

  Owls are nocturnal birds.

Origins of nocturnal

from Latin 'nocturnalis', from 'nox, noct-' meaning 'night'

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Summary: nocturnal in Brief

'Nocturnal' [nɒkˈtɜːnl] refers to activities or occurrences that happen at night. It is often used to describe animals that are active during the night, such as owls and bats. It can also refer to people who stay up late at night, like 'He has a nocturnal habit of staying up late.'