Midnight

usgb/ˈmɪdnaɪt/
noun

The middle of the night, specifically 12 o'clock at night.

We were still talking at midnight.
Visual representation of "midnight" - The middle of the night, specifically 12 o'clock at night.

Often appears as...

  • midnight snack
  • midnight sun
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Visual representation of "midnight"
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Time Specific

Midnight refers to exactly 12 AM, not any other time in the night.

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She promised to return before midnight.
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Not Interchangeable

'Midnight' and 'noon' mark exact opposites; midnight is the start of the night, not midday.

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The clock struck twelve, signaling it was midnight, not noon.
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Day Divider

'Midnight' can mean the transition point between days, like the start of a birthday.

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At midnight, it officially becomes New Year's Day.
Visual representation of the word "Midnight"

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