Midnight ˈmɪdnaɪt Leave Stroke Noun Heard Clock Strike

• she heard the clock strike midnight.
• they had to leave at midnight.
• at/on the stroke of midnight fireworks lit up the sky.
• we have to catch the midnight train.

midnight

1. 12 o’clock at night
• She heard the clock strike midnight.
• They had to leave at midnight.
• At/on the stroke of midnight fireworks lit up the sky.
• We have to catch the midnight train.
• Let’s have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night).
• They whiled away the midnight hours playing cards.

Extra Examples

• Downstairs in the hall, midnight struck.
• It was approaching midnight when I finally reached home.
• The law comes into effect on the stroke of midnight tomorrow.
• The ship set sail shortly after midnight.
• Let's go to a midnight movie.
• Voting closes at midnight.
2. a very dark blue colour
3. to study or work until late at night
4. to leave a place suddenly and secretly, especially at night, usually in order to avoid paying money that you owe to somebody

Word Origin

• Old English midniht (see mid-, night).