nocturnal
Pronunciation:
/nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl//nɑkˈtɚnəl/noun
Definitions
A person or creature that is active at night.
A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.
Synonyms:star clock
adjective
Definitions
(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
Example: nocturnal birds
(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.
Example: a suspicious nocturnal outing