Definitions

1. noun

A person responsible for maintaining the sewers or drains of a town, often in medieval England.

“The nightman made sure the town’s sewers were clean and free of blockages.”

2. noun

A person who performs night work, especially cleaning or maintenance work.

“He worked as a nightman, ensuring the streets were clean at night.”

3. noun

A person who is in charge of a particular task or job, often at night.

“The nightman of the hotel was responsible for locking up at night.”

4. proper noun

The main character in the British children’s television show ‘Nightman’, a superhero who fights crime at night.

“The kids loved watching the adventures of Nightman on TV.”