Definitions

tonight

[tuh-nahyt] / təˈnaɪt /

NOUN

this present night

Synonyms

STRONGEST

this evening this night

Example Sentences

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Stocks surged after President Trump said on social media that he was cancelling strikes on Iran planned for tonight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"We all know what tonight means to New Yorkers who have been waiting a long time for an opportunity like this," Special Agent Matt McCool told reporters.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“She did it tonight, and we’re going to do it again in the runoff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I was supposed to be visiting Mr. Harris tonight, but Dad called the nursing home and said I was sick.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam