Nightcap
noun
A drink, usually alcoholic, that someone has just before going to bed.
After a long day's work, he would often have a whisky as a nightcap.
Often appears as...
- have a nightcap
- serve a nightcap
noun
A cloth cap worn to bed, especially in the past.
In old movies, characters are often shown wearing pyjamas and a nightcap before bed.
Often appears as...
- wear a nightcap
- put on a nightcap
noun
A drink, usually alcoholic, that someone has just before going to bed.
After a long day's work, he would often have a whisky as a nightcap.
Often appears as...
- have a nightcap
- serve a nightcap
noun
A cloth cap worn to bed, especially in the past.
In old movies, characters are often shown wearing pyjamas and a nightcap before bed.
Often appears as...
- wear a nightcap
- put on a nightcap
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Relaxation
Refers to a comforting routine, suggesting unwinding after a busy day.
Join me for a nightcap to relax before we turn in?
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gesture
Used as a polite offer to extend the evening, conveying hospitality.
Before you go, how about a nightcap?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Alcoholic
Can refer to non-alcoholic drinks, emphasizing the purpose of relaxation.
I prefer a hot tea as my nightcap.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Relaxation
Refers to a comforting routine, suggesting unwinding after a busy day.
Join me for a nightcap to relax before we turn in?
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gesture
Used as a polite offer to extend the evening, conveying hospitality.
Before you go, how about a nightcap?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Alcoholic
Can refer to non-alcoholic drinks, emphasizing the purpose of relaxation.
I prefer a hot tea as my nightcap.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Relaxation
Refers to a comforting routine, suggesting unwinding after a busy day.
Join me for a nightcap to relax before we turn in?
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gesture
Used as a polite offer to extend the evening, conveying hospitality.
Before you go, how about a nightcap?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Alcoholic
Can refer to non-alcoholic drinks, emphasizing the purpose of relaxation.
I prefer a hot tea as my nightcap.
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Video examples
How to spot a liar -...
pulled up and in it's the only a symmetrical expression and in the presence of contempt whether or not deception follows and it doesn't always follow look the other way go the other direction reconsider the deal say no thank you I'm not coming up for just one more nightcap thank you
Video examples
Why sleep matters now...
strong evidence that at least I've seen you mentioned alcohol and I'm glad you did because alcohol is perhaps I'm the most used sleep aid rather relative to at least prescription sleep aids and it's very natural that people have a nightcap and they'll say it
Video examples
How to spot a liar -...
pulled up and in it's the only a symmetrical expression and in the presence of contempt whether or not deception follows and it doesn't always follow look the other way go the other direction reconsider the deal say no thank you I'm not coming up for just one more nightcap thank you
Video examples
Why sleep matters now...
strong evidence that at least I've seen you mentioned alcohol and I'm glad you did because alcohol is perhaps I'm the most used sleep aid rather relative to at least prescription sleep aids and it's very natural that people have a nightcap and they'll say it
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Wavy Gravy
American Activist
At Marshall Field in Chicago, I had them take a big bed into the menswear department, one with black sheets. I'd get in bed wearing a nightcap, and my fans would get in bed with me, one at a time, and I'd sign their memorabilia. And then I'd give them a free pint of Ben & Jerry's.
Quote examples
Wavy Gravy
American Activist
At Marshall Field in Chicago, I had them take a big bed into the menswear department, one with black sheets. I'd get in bed wearing a nightcap, and my fans would get in bed with me, one at a time, and I'd sign their memorabilia. And then I'd give them a free pint of Ben & Jerry's.
Example 1 of 1
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