Nightcap Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of nightcap noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

nightcap noun  /ˈnaɪtkæp/  /ˈnaɪtkæp/ jump to other results

1. a drink, usually containing alcohol, taken before going to bed

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2. (in the past) a soft cap worn in bedTopics Clothes and Fashionc2

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