English Words Starting With N

• night heron

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌhɛr.ən/A medium-sized wading bird (genus Nycticorax) of the heron family, characterized by predominantly nocturnal or crepuscular feeding habits, a stocky build, and often a black crown and back contrasting with lighter underparts.
• night jasmine

  nounLow
  /ˈnaɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/A common name for several species of jasmine plants (especially Cestrum nocturnum) notable for their highly fragrant flowers that release their strongest scent at night.
• night journey

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌdʒɜː.ni/A journey or trip that takes place during the hours of darkness.
• night key

  nounLow
  /ˈnaɪt ˌkiː/A key (physical or electronic) that grants access only during night-time hours, typically to a building or restricted area.
• night latch

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌlætʃ/A lock on a door, typically operable from the outside only with a key and from the inside with a handle, designed to automatically lock when the door is closed.
• night letter

  nounVery Low / Historical
  /ˈnaɪt ˌlet.ə/A type of telegraph message (telegram) sent at a reduced rate because it is transmitted during off-peak, nighttime hours, resulting in delayed delivery the next day.
• night lizard

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪt ˌlɪz.əd/A small, secretive lizard of the family Xantusiidae, active mainly during twilight or night.
• night monkey

  nounC1 (Specialized)
  /ˈnaɪt ˌmʌŋ.ki/Nocturnal primate of the genus Aotus found in Central and South America, characterized by large eyes adapted for night vision and a lack of a tapetum lucidum.
• night nurse

  nounB2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌnɜːs/A nurse who works during the night shift in a hospital or care facility.
• night office

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪt ˌɒf.ɪs/A period of work or duty that takes place during the night, typically in a 24-hour operation such as a hospital, factory, or security service.
• night owl

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/A person who habitually stays up late at night or is most active during the night.
• night person

  nounB2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌpɜː.sən/A person who is most active, alert, and productive during the night and prefers to sleep later in the morning.
• night raven

  nounLow
  /ˈnaɪt ˌreɪ.vən/A nocturnal bird of prey or scavenger, often depicted in folklore as a bird of ill omen.
• night robe

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌrəʊb/A loose garment worn over nightwear or before dressing in the morning or after undressing in the evening.
• night safe

  nounB2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌseɪf/A secure deposit box or facility on the external wall of a bank or building society, into which customers can drop off cash and cheques outside of regular banking hours.
• night school

  nounB1
  /ˈnaɪt ˌskuːl/An educational institution offering classes in the evening, for adults who work during the day.
• night shift

  nounB2
  /ˈnaɪt ʃɪft/A scheduled period of work performed during the night, typically in industries that operate 24 hours.
• night snake

  nounC2
  /ˈnaɪt ˌsneɪk/A type of small, harmless, nocturnal snake found in western North America.
• night soil

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnaɪt ˌsɔɪl/Human excrement collected at night from cesspools, privies, etc., historically used as manure.
• night stick

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈnʌɪtstɪk/A heavy, rigid stick, usually made of wood or modern materials, carried by police officers as a weapon for controlling crowds or defending themselves.

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