Midnight
Noun
UK
/ˈmɪd.naɪt/
US
/ˈmɪd.naɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Twelve o’clock at night;
Example
"She slept at midnight."
"We reached home at midnight because the bus was delayed by heavy traffic."
"He stayed awake until midnight to finish his homework and prepare for his test."
Explanation
Midnight is 12 o’clock at night, the moment when one day ends and the next day begins. For example, they went to bed at midnight, meaning they slept at 12:00 AM. Midnight is the darkest part of the night because the sun is completely down. People use the word to talk about activities done very late, such as he studied until midnight.