English Words Starting With N

• nightie

  nounB1
  /ˈnaɪ.ti/A loose garment, typically made of lightweight fabric like cotton or silk, worn by women or girls for sleeping.
• nightingale

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/A small brownish songbird of the Old World, known for its beautiful and powerful nocturnal song, especially of the male.
• nightingale ward

  nounC2
  /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl wɔːd/A large hospital ward with many beds arranged in a single open space, designed for maximum observation by nursing staff.
• nightjar

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnʌɪtˌdʒɑː/A nocturnal bird with a large mouth and camouflaging plumage, known for its churring call.
• nightlife

  nounB2
  /ˈnaɪtlaɪf/The social entertainment, activities, and venues available in a city or town during the evening and night.
• nightmare

  nounHigh
  /ˈnaɪt.meə(r)/A very frightening or unpleasant dream.
• nightrider

  nounLow
  /ˈnʌɪtˌrʌɪdə/A person who rides or travels at night, historically referring to members of secret vigilante groups, particularly in the Southern United States.
• nightscape

  nounLow
  /ˈnaɪtskeɪp/A view or scene of a landscape, cityscape, or any extensive area at night.
• nightshade

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/Any of various plants of the genus Solanum, some of which are poisonous, such as deadly nightshade (belladonna) and bittersweet nightshade.
• nightshade family

  nounLow
  /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd ˌfæm(ə)li/The taxonomic family Solanaceae, comprising flowering plants, many of which contain alkaloids.
• nightshirt

  nounLow
  /ˈnaɪt.ʃɜːt/A long, loose shirt worn for sleeping.
• nightside

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪtsaɪd/The dark half or nighttime aspect of a planet, moon, or other celestial body; the hemisphere that is facing away from the sun.
• nightspot

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪtspɒt/A place of entertainment open at night, especially one with music and dancing.
• nightstand

  nounB2
  /ˈnaɪt.stænd/A small table or cabinet placed beside a bed for holding items such as a lamp, book, or glass of water.
• nighttide

  nounLow (archaic/poetic)
  /ˈnʌɪtˌtʌɪd/A literary or poetic term for the period of night; nighttime.
• nighttime

  adjectivenounMedium-High
  /ˈnaɪt.taɪm/The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
• nightwalker

  nounRare
  /ˈnaɪtˌwɔːkə/A person who walks about at night, especially someone with suspicious intentions or who cannot sleep.
• nightwear

  nounC1
  /ˈnaɪtweə(r)/Clothing designed to be worn in bed.
• nighty

  nounC1
  /ˈnʌɪti/A short, lightweight garment, typically worn by women or children for sleeping.
• nigiri

  nounLow
  /nɪˈɡɪə.ri/A Japanese dish consisting of a small, hand-formed mound of vinegared rice topped with a slice of raw fish or other seafood.

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