midnight
Translation
midnight
Examples
The clock struck midnight.
The clock struck midnight.
We left the party at midnight.
We left the party at midnight.
Grammar Patterns
((at midnight)) (to specify a time) The movie starts at midnight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twelve o'clock at night, the witching hour
Etymology
From 'mid-' (middle) + 'night'. The middle of the night, or 12 o'clock at night.
Memory Tips
Think of a clock with both hands pointing up to 12 at night.