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Definition evening in British English

evening noun

noun
/ˈiːvnɪŋ/
1

the part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night, including the time when the sun goes down

Example

We spend most evenings reading or listening to music.

Example

I'll see you on Monday evening, OK?

Example

We usually go to the theatre on Thursday evenings (=every Thursday evening).

Example

I'm so tired in the evenings, all I want to do is sit and watch television.

Example

Police say the incident took place at around 9 o'clock yesterday evening.

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1.1

done in the evening, or taking place in the evening

Example

an evening meal/performance/newspaper

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2

an evening during which a special entertainment has been arranged

Example

a musical evening, featuring local performers

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Definition evening in British English