Tonight

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪt

Alternative forms

• to-night obsolete
• tonite US, informal

Origin

From Old English tōniht.

Full definition of tonight

Adverb

1. During the night following the current day.I want to party tonight!I had a wonderful time with you tonight.
2. (obsolete) Last night.
• 1596, William Shakespeare, , IV. ii. 165:Besides, I met Lord Bigot and Lord Salisbury,
  With eyes as red as new-enkindled fire,
  And others more, going to seek the grave
  Of Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night
  On your suggestion.
• 1599, William Shakespeare, , III. iii. 1:I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar,
  And things unluckily charge my fantasy;

Noun

1. The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.Tonight is the night.I have high hopes for tonight.

Anagrams

• hotting