evening

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noun

eve·ning ˈēv-niŋ

often attributive

: the latter part and close of the day and early part of the night

chiefly Southern US and Midland US : afternoon

: the period from sunset or the evening meal to bedtime

: the latter portion

: the period of an evening's entertainment

evening

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adjective

: suitable for formal or semiformal evening social occasions

evening dress

evening clothes

Example Sentences

Noun We're going out to dinner this evening. He devotes his evenings to charity work. They left on the evening of July 26. We're looking forward to an evening at the theater. several fun-filled evenings of poker He met her in the evening of his life. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As for Alvarez, the evening was an emotional conclusion in her very unlikely quest for not only a Latin Grammy, but one in the best new artist category at age 95.

Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2022 But Duran Duran's evening was bittersweet, as original guitarist, Andy Taylor was unable to join them onstage due to his stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer.

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022 The Norwegian personal trainer also shared a photo to her Instagram Story of Lundgren from their evening out, blowing out candles on his three-tier birthday cake at the restaurant.

Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022 Diana's decision to wear the dress that evening was apparently an impulsive one.

Leah Dolan, CNN, 26 Oct. 2022 From the sight to smell, taste to touch, and the sound of guests' laughter, this Loewe evening was a sensory experience unlike any other.

Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2022 On ITV News, anchor Tom Bradby opened his late evening bulletin quoting the fury of the deputy chief Conservative whip from the House of Commons that evening, although slightly toned down.

Scott Bryan, Variety, 20 Oct. 2022 Though for one Astros fan, the evening may be one to forget.

Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2022 The evening would not have been complete without some insider tips from the author himself on what makes a great host.

Bettina Zilkha, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022

Adjective

During his flight, Trump complained on Twitter that the cable networks were not carrying the roll call (the networks also did not air pre-evening events for the Democratic convention).

John Fritze, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2020 Evening temperatures slip back through the 70s with overnight lows in the low-to-mid 60s downtown, upper 50s elsewhere.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2017 Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15.

Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017 Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.

Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017 Evening entertainment runs to joining locals at the town's ever-hopping Mini Golf Club, open until someone has finally had enough.

Cnt Editors, CNT, 31 May 2017 Evening session tickets are $12 for general admission and $22 for reserved seating. •

Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 19 Jan. 2017 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English ǣfnung, from ǣfnian to grow toward evening, from ǣfen evening; akin to Old High German āband evening and perhaps to Greek epi on

First Known Use

Noun

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

Adjective

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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

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