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evening

noun
SayEEV-ning/ˈivnɪŋ/UK/ˈiːvnɪŋ/

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3 meanings of evening

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  1. 1
    time of daynouncountable or uncountable
    The hours after work ends, lasting until around midnight.

    She spends every evening with her family once she gets home.

    We met for dinner in the evening after the office closed.

    UsageSay in the evening but on Monday evening, and just this evening.

    Similarnight

    Oppositemorning

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  2. 2
    partynouncountable
    A party or get-together that happens in the evening.

    They invited us to a musical evening at their home.

    The charity hosted an evening to raise money for the school.

    UsageSay a jazz evening or a quiz evening.

    Similarparty, soiree, gathering, reception, function

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  3. 3
    final stagenounfigurativelyusually singular
    The last part of something, near where it ends.

    Like the last hour before the sun sets on a long day.

    In the evening of his career, he chose to coach younger players.

    In the evening of her life, she moved back to her hometown.

    UsageSay in the evening of her life.

    Similartwilight, autumn, close, end, sunset

    Oppositedawn, morning, beginning

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Origin

From Old English ǣfnung, based on the word ǣfen meaning 'even'.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts