nightly

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adjective

night·​ly ˈnīt-lē How to pronounce nightly (audio)
Synonyms of nightlynext
1
: happening, done, or used by night or every night
2
: of or relating to the night or every night

nightly

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adverb

: every night
also : at or by night

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Examples of nightly in a Sentence

Adjective There were nightly attacks on the city. These clubs provide nightly entertainment. Adverb She performs at the club nightly. The restaurant serves dinner nightly.
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Experts on adolescent sleep and media use are pointing to specific ways screen time reshapes stress hormones, mental health and nightly routines. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026 Digital streaks, from nightly games to professional habits, often hijack our intentions, turning recreational activities into obligations that cost us real rest. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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Andrews described the production’s structure, with Blanchett and Hoss playing all four roles across the evening and swapping nightly. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 At least 10 of those same songs are still showcased nightly by Little Feat, which will perform in San Diego on Friday at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nightly was before the 12th century

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nightly

adjective
night·​ly
ˈnīt-lē
1
: of or relating to the night or every night
2
: happening, done, or produced by night or every night
nightly adverb

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