midnight

noun mid·night \ˈmid-ˌnīt\

: the middle of the night : 12 o'clock at night

Full Definition of MIDNIGHT

: the middle of the night; specifically : 12 o'clock at night

: deep or extended darkness or gloom

— midnight adjective

— mid·night·ly adverb or adjective

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before 12th century

MIDNIGHT Defined for Kids

noun mid·night \ˈmid-ˌnīt\

: twelve o'clock at night

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