Nightcap

/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters

Definition of Nightcap

noun

  1. A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.

    "Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold."

  2. A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.

    "I'll make myself a nightcap of whisky and lemon before heading to bed."

  3. (by extension) Something the person reads or listens to before bed.
  4. The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.
  5. A cap drawn over the face of the condemned person before they are hanged.

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