nightcap

Example Sentences

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When Erivo’s concert ended on opening night, a cheerful crowd of more than 800 people rushed into the darkened streets looking for a nightcap and a bite to eat.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

I headed back to the Marina Bay Sands for a nightcap at Spago’s on the resort’s panoramic 57th floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

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

He puts a compress bandage directly over the wound and pulls Phineas's nightcap down tightly over it.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman