nights

Definition

At night (during night-time, especially on a regular basis).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nightes, from Old English nihtes (“at night, by night”), equivalent to night + -s (adverbial genitive suffix). Cognate with Old Frisian nachtes, Old Saxon nahtes, German nachts (all “nights, at night”).

Example Sentences

• "I work nights, my brother only afternoons, and my son days."