night game
Definition
Noun: A sporting contest or match that is scheduled to be played after sunset, requiring the use of artificial lighting on the field or court.
Usage
The term "night game" is used to specify that a sporting event occurs in the evening or at night, as opposed to a day game. It is commonly used in the context of professional and amateur sports like baseball, football, and cricket.
Examples
- The championship series will feature two night games and one afternoon game.
- Due to the extreme summer heat, the team prefers to schedule night games.
- Attending a night game at the stadium is a classic American pastime.
Advanced Usage
- "under the lights": A common phrase used synonymously with "night game," emphasizing the artificial illumination.
- The team has a much better record when playing under the lights.
Variants and Related Words
- Day game (n): A sporting contest played during daylight hours.
- Doubleheader (n): Two games played on the same day, which can consist of a day game and a night game.
- Twilight doubleheader (n): A doubleheader where the first game starts in the late afternoon and the second game is a night game.
Synonyms
- Evening game
- After-dark game
Related Phrases
- Prime-time game: A night game that is televised during the peak viewing hours of the evening.
- The network moved the rivalry match to Saturday for a prime-time game.
Noun
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a game played under artificial illumination at night
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