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nightcap

[nahyt-kap] / ˈnaɪtˌkæp /
NOUN
after-dinner drink
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NOUN
stirrup cup
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Plus, Charleston on a budget, a new take on the nightcap and how to make your financial discipline last.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

When Erivo’s concert ended on opening night, a cheerful crowd of more than 800 people rushed into the darkened streets looking for a nightcap and a bite to eat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

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

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025

The All-Star catcher has three homers in the last two games — he connected in the nightcap of Tuesday’s doubleheader sweep.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024

The decks were empty except for two first-class passengers, American businessmen sharing a nightcap under lap blankets.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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