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nightcap

[nahyt-kap] / ˈnaɪtˌkæp /
NOUN
after-dinner drink
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NOUN
stirrup cup
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That gin martini nightcap at the luxe Savoy hotel looks less appealing at $38 rather than £28.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The nightcap was a Black Sabbath reunion featuring guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025

Knocks from Pages, Vargas, Rojas and Barnes in the nightcap of Tuesday’s doubleheader keyed another victory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

Comment: The hottest team in the conference takes the court in T Mobile Arena for the nightcap and wastes little time laying waste to the first of several victims.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

A few of his favourite knights had been taking their nightcap with him, but now he was alone.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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