midnight

Definition

  • noun: the middle of the night
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: all-night, atramentous, black

Examples

  • The students have been 'burning the midnight oil' as they prepare for their final exams.

  • Her parents wanted her home before 'midnight'.

  • It was '12 midnight' when we arrived home.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I go there, and they have a theater with-- For my princess. Thank you. We've got this to last until midnight. We are in a good shape, huh? Good. Reuben, why don't you ask Leonard (..)
    2008 Two Lovers
  • (..) I'm sorry! No, that was cute. That was good. - It was cute? He's my new best friend. - I was just about to say that. - I gotta be out by midnight. Michelle, what are you doing? You still doing E.? God, don't take another one. I'm living in the middle (..)
    2008 Two Lovers