nightcap
word
Definition
A 'nightcap' is a drink, usually alcoholic, that someone has just before going to bed. It can also refer to a soft cap worn while sleeping, though this meaning is old-fashioned.
Usage & Nuances
Most common meaning is the final drink before bed, often in a social context. The headwear sense is old-fashioned and rare. Do not confuse with 'night cup' (incorrect). Commonly used in 'let's have a nightcap.'
Spanish: copa antes de dormir - gorro de dormirPortuguese (BR): copo antes de dormir - touca de dormirPortuguese (PT): copo antes de dormir - touca de dormirChinese (Simplified): 睡前酒 - 睡帽Chinese (Traditional): 睡前酒 - 睡帽Hindi: सोने से पहले की ड्रिंक - रात की टोपीArabic: مشروب قبل النوم - قبعة النومBengali: রাতের শেষ পানীয় - (পুরনো) ঘুমের টুপিRussian: напиток на ночь - (устар.) ночной колпакJapanese: ナイトキャップ（寝る前の酒） - （古風）ナイトキャップ（寝帽）Vietnamese: ly rượu cuối trước khi đi ngủ - (cũ) mũ ngủKorean: 야간주 - (옛날) 수면모자Turkish: uyku öncesi içki - (eski) uyku şapkasıUrdu: سونے سے پہلے کا مشروب - (پرانا) رات کی ٹوپیIndonesian: minuman sebelum tidur - (lama) topi tidur
Example Sentences
The old man wore a blue nightcap to bed.
basic
Would you like a nightcap before you go to sleep?
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Let’s grab a nightcap at the bar before heading home.
natural
She invited him in for a nightcap after their date.
natural
He always drinks a nightcap after dinner.
basic
These days, hardly anyone wears a nightcap to sleep.
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