Evening
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The period of time at the end of the day, usually from late afternoon until nighttime. Evening represents the transition between daytime and night, often associated with relaxation and social activities.
“They enjoyed a peaceful evening walk along the beach watching the sunset.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈiːvnɪŋ/
Syllables
eve·ning
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Wordle
Contains EV- opening with four vowels (E, E, I); watch for -ING ending
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the V (4 points) adds good value to this common word
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