Nocturnal

Meaning

active at night; happening during the night

Active at night and sleeping during the day.

Example Sentences

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

Example Expressions

nocturnal habits

Synonyms

night-active, nighttime, nightly, evening, after-dark

Entry 1

night-active, nighttime, nightly, evening

Entry 2

nighttime, evening, nightly, after-dark

Antonyms

diurnal, daytime, daily, morning

Entry 1

diurnal, daytime, daily, morning

Entry 2

diurnal, daytime

Collocations

nocturnal animals, nocturnal habits, nocturnal activities, nocturnal species, nocturnal lifestyle

Entry 1

nocturnal animals, nocturnal habits, nocturnal activities, nocturnal species

Entry 2

nocturnal animals, nocturnal habits, nocturnal lifestyle