nocturnal (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /nɒkˈtɜːnəl/
Definition
Active or occurring during the night.
Examples
Bats are nocturnal creatures, hunting insects after sunset.
Many desert animals have nocturnal habits to avoid the daytime heat.
The city takes on a different, more mysterious character in its nocturnal life.
How to Use nocturnal
- nocturnal animal (collocation)
- An animal that is active at night. — "The fox is a nocturnal animal, often seen hunting at dusk."
- nocturnal habits (collocation)
- Behaviors or activities that are characteristic of the night. — "Many desert creatures have nocturnal habits to survive the heat."
- nocturnal emissions (collocation)
- Involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep (typically in males). — "Nocturnal emissions are a normal part of male puberty."
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