Tonite

Pronunciation

• enPR: tÉ™-ˈnÄ«t, IPA: /təˈnaɪt/
• Rhymes: -aɪt

Full definition of tonite

Noun

1. (US, informal, entertainment industry) Alternative spelling of tonight

Usage notes

Tonite is often used in advertising in the entertainment industry in the United States, for example on signs outside theaters displaying the evening's performances. Tonight is almost always used in most other contexts such as academia, politics, news media, etc.

Related terms

• nite

Pronunciation

Compare Latin tonare to thunder.

Noun

1. An explosive compound; a preparation of guncotton.