adverb
- in a way that is active or occurs during the night
Examples
- Owls hunt nocturnally, using their excellent night vision.
- The security guard patrols the building nocturnally.
- Many flowers bloom nocturnally to attract night-flying pollinators.
- Bats are nocturnally active mammals.
- The factory operates nocturnally to avoid peak electricity rates.
- Some people work nocturnally and sleep during the day.