Dictionary Entry
nocturnal
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Meaning
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Active or happening at night.
Example Sentence
Owls are nocturnal animals, meaning they are most active after the sun sets.
Usage Note
Used to describe animals that are awake and active during the night, or events that happen at night. For example, a nocturnal animal hunts at night.