midnight

Word parts

mid- + night

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/

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• Hyphenation: mid‧night

Noun

Singular midnight

Plural midnights

1. 12:00 AM.
   • Synonym: nought-o'clock
   • Antonyms: midday and noon
2. Start of the day (period of 24 hours).
3. The middle of the nighttime.

Related words

• noon
• morning