nightcap
Example Sentences
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That gin martini nightcap at the luxe Savoy hotel looks less appealing at $38 rather than £28.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
The nightcap was a Black Sabbath reunion featuring guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025
The All-Star catcher has three homers in the last two games — he connected in the nightcap of Tuesday’s doubleheader sweep.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
The gym will be cleared following the Chatsworth-LACES boys game, then reopened for the nightcap.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024
“Can I bring you anything before you go to sleep? A nightcap? More blankets?”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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