English · Numbers & Time
evening
/ˈiːvnɪŋ/
[/ˈiːvnɪŋ/]
end of the day
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the day between the afternoon and night.
Example
In the evening we sat on the porch and watched the stars appear.
In the evening we sat on the porch and watched the stars appear.
Etymology
From Old English "aefnung," the coming of dusk.
How & Where It’s Used
The later part of the day; "good evening" is a polite greeting.