nightcaps

noun

plural of nightcap
1
as in bonnets

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2
as in aperitifs

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3
as in nightshirts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightcaps
  1. berets
  2. liquors
  3. nightgowns
  4. hoods
  5. spirits
  6. gowns
  7. helmets
  8. bottles
Noun
  • Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The Her Alibi star shared a sweet photo of the pair kissing — while wearing matching berets, red neck scarves and striped shirts — in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of berets
Noun
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • From perfectly bridal pajama sets to sweet robes to delicate nightgowns both long and short, here are 24 options to consider.
    — Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Pajama sets, nightgowns and slips are all hung on delicate curving racks in the center of the room.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of nightgowns
Noun
  • Perovskites, meanwhile, offer the possibility of lightweight and potentially flexible solar layers that could conform to roofs, hoods and other body panels.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In surveillance video provided by police, two young men wearing hoodies, with their hoods up, and surgical-style face masks, are seen quickly ambling down the sidewalk.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • The project follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Directed by Geum Dong-ho, the musical animation follows a singer-songwriter with the supernatural ability to see spirits who joins forces with a quartet of ghosts to form a musical troupe.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Since his sit-down interview with WWD in February 2025, Perrin-Faivre said dresses remain the core category, with silk gowns and runway pieces outpacing the broader dress offer.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There were suits, there were gowns; but there were no Real Housewives present for this level of Real Housewives reunion glam.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gowns
Noun
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, helmets should be removed during breaks and ice towels and spray bottles filled with ice water should be provided.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Other brands have simply shrunk their bottles, the better to transport them in your pocket, around your neck, attached to your key chain or perhaps on a chatelaine around your waist.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottles
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“Nightcaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightcaps. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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