nightcap

Example Sentences

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The train will get you back to Tokyo in time for a nightcap, perhaps at Studio Mule, a listening bar in Shibuya that specializes in natural wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 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

Inside, my bare feet walk on the qilim my mother “lent” me 15 years ago, and the air’s laced with cardamom from my decaf-black virgin nightcap.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

Sor Asuncion appeared, in her night dress, wearing a nightcap, and Minerva told her the problem.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez