evenings

noun

Definition of eveningsnext
plural of evening
as in nights
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops

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Recent Examples of evenings Vivo, by the pool, is much more relaxed for breakfast, smoothies, iced coffee, gazpacho, or clams for lunch, and live music in the evenings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 The right organization can help create smoother mornings, easier evenings, and spaces that are simpler to maintain throughout the school year. — Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Guests pedal wide-open gravel roads just south of the Arctic Circle, spending evenings experiencing the country's centuries-old sauna traditions. — Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 From quiet Barnard to classic Woodstock, travel insiders reveal their favorite Vermont destinations for foliage, fireside evenings, and crisp autumn days. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 The garden hosts free outdoor concerts on Wednesday evenings through the end of July. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The scenario would also impact library hours, with the county’s libraries potentially closing Thursday evenings and all day Sundays. — Mars King, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026 Outside, a fire pit, grill, and hammock create an inviting experience for evenings at home. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 For three consecutive evenings, just before dark, this bird zipped to the dining table, gobbled down a quick meal, then hurried back to its roost. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenings
  1. nights
  2. twilights
  3. sunsets
Noun
  • But my four nights at the Ranch Hudson Valley, the East Coast outpost of the Malibu favorite, reveal that this is neither austere boot camp nor cutting-edge wellness clinic.
    — Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The link between warm nights and poor sleep has been studied for years.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of nights
Noun
  • Venus Venus is conspicuous as July's long evening twilights fade.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026
  • Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of twilights
Noun
  • Book facing the ocean to catch the dramatic sunsets, and choose the Sapphire Junior Suite or any room category above it to gain access to Haute Living, a private lounge stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The shift means brighter mornings, earlier sunsets and one extra hour of sleep heading into winter.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunsets

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“Evenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenings. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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