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/ˈmɪd.naɪt/
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noun[U]
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night, when one day ends and the next begins.
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Etymology
From Old English midniht, from mid meaning “middle” and niht meaning “night.”
Examples
At midnight, the city bells began to ring.
The deadline is midnight.
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adjectiveHappening at, near, or associated with midnight.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English midniht, from mid meaning “middle” and niht meaning “night.”
Examples
We took a midnight walk along the river.
The station was quiet during the midnight shift.
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adjectiveVery dark in color, especially dark blue or black.
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Etymology
From the association of midnight with darkness.
Examples
She wore a midnight dress to the gala.
The walls were painted a deep midnight blue.
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