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nightcap Definition and Meaning in English (nightcap definition)

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Nightcap definition: An alcoholic drink taken just before going to bed to help one relax or sleep.

Definitions of Nightcap

  1. 1noun

    An alcoholic drink taken just before going to bed to help one relax or sleep.

  2. 2

  3. 3noun

    A soft cap formerly worn in bed to keep the head warm, especially in cold climates or unheated rooms.

Example Sentences

“He always enjoys a small nightcap before heading to bed.”

“In old paintings, people are often depicted wearing a nightcap in bed.”

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Nightcap definition: An alcoholic drink taken just before going to bed to help one relax or sleep.
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