Nightcap

usgb/ˈnaɪtkæp/
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.
Visual representation of "nightcap" - A drink, usually alcoholic, that someone has just before going to bed.

Often appears as...

  • have a nightcap
  • serve a nightcap
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Informal Relaxation

Refers to a comforting routine, suggesting unwinding after a busy day.

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Join me for a nightcap to relax before we turn in?
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Social Gesture

Used as a polite offer to extend the evening, conveying hospitality.

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Before you go, how about a nightcap?
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Not Always Alcoholic

Can refer to non-alcoholic drinks, emphasizing the purpose of relaxation.

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I prefer a hot tea as my nightcap.
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