nocturnal Definition and Meaning in English (nocturnal definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Nocturnal definition: Relating to or occurring in the night; active or happening during the night.

Definitions of Nocturnal

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or occurring in the night; active or happening during the night.

Example Sentences

casual

“Most owls are nocturnal hunters, active only after sunset.”

casual

“The museum offers special nocturnal tours for visitors.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounnocturne
adverbnocturnally

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nocturnal animalcollocation

An animal that is active during the night and sleeps during the day.

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Nocturnal definition: Relating to or occurring in the night; active or happening during the night.
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'Nocturnal' translates to 'nocturnal' in English. Nocturnal definition: Relating to or occurring in the night; active or happening during the night.
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