Nightcap

Pronunciation: /naɪt.kæp/

Definitions of nightcap

noun a drink taken shortly before bedtime, especially an alcoholic one

Example Sentences

A1 I like to wear a nightcap to keep my head warm while I sleep.

A2 She always puts on a nightcap before going to bed to help her relax.

B1 After a long day at work, I enjoy having a nightcap to unwind before going to sleep.

B2 The hotel provided a complimentary nightcap for all guests staying in the deluxe rooms.

C1 As a connoisseur of fine spirits, he savored a rare whiskey as his nightcap each evening.

C2 The cozy bed and breakfast offered a selection of nightcaps for guests to enjoy in the evenings.

Examples of nightcap in a Sentence

formal After a long day of work, he enjoyed a nightcap of brandy before bed.

informal Let's grab a nightcap at the bar before heading home.

slang I always need a nightcap to help me unwind before going to sleep.

figurative Reading a book is my nightcap, it helps me relax and fall asleep peacefully.

Grammatical Forms of nightcap

• plural: nightcaps
• present tense: nightcap
• future tense: will nightcap
• perfect tense: have nightcapped
• continuous tense: is nightcapping
• singular: nightcap
• positive degree: nightcap
• infinitive: to nightcap
• gerund: nightcapping
• participle: nightcapped

Origin and Evolution of nightcap

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nightcap' originated from the practice of wearing a cap or hat to bed to keep warm during the night.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'nightcap' transitioned from referring to a literal cap worn to bed to also mean a drink consumed before bedtime to help induce sleep.