Associations to the word «Nightcap»

Wiktionary

NIGHTCAP, noun. A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]
NIGHTCAP, noun. A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic. [From 1818.]
NIGHTCAP, noun. (by extension) (figuratively) Something the person reads or listens to before bed.
NIGHTCAP, noun. (US) (sport) (baseball) The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader. [From 1939.]

Dictionary definition

NIGHTCAP, noun. An alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic.
NIGHTCAP, noun. A cloth cap worn in bed.
NIGHTCAP, noun. The final game of a double header.

Wise words

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