August 28, 2026

Nocturnal

adjective

Definition

Done, occurring, or active at night. Nocturnal animals are those adapted to find food and mates in the dark.

Example Sentence

“Owls are nocturnal predators, hunting silently through forests after dark.”

Etymology

From Latin nocturnalis, from nox (night).

Scrabble Score

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NOCTURNAL scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

nighttime night-active after dark nightly

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