vespertide

/vɛsˈpɛrtaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of time in the evening or early night, especially the time of day when a nocturnal animal becomes active.

“The park rangers warned visitors about the nocturnal animals that come out during the vespertide.”

Synonyms

  • crepuscle
  • evening
  • twilight

Antonyms

  • dawn
  • daybreak