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nights

American  
[nahyts] / naɪts /

adverb

  1. at or during the night regularly or frequently.

    He worked during the day and wrote nights.
nights British  
/ naɪts /

adverb

  1. informal at night, esp regularly

    he works nights
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Etymology

Origin of nights

before 900; Middle English nightes, Old English nihtes. See night, -s 1

Example Sentences

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We stay for five or more nights, mostly in historic central cities, allowing us to explore on foot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two nights later, Utah again held a lead entering the final period.

From The Wall Street Journal

His wife, who broke down in tears on the stand this week, said she barely sleeps most nights and is undergoing therapy after the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

Arts and culture writer Evan Nicole Brown shares her guide to the best exhibitions and club nights in town this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones said he "didn't sleep for two nights" after the ceremony was broadcast.

From BBC

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