nightcap
noun
night·cap ˈnīt-ˌkap 
1
: a cloth cap worn with nightclothes
2
: a usually alcoholic drink taken at the end of the day
3
: the final race or contest of a day's sports
especially : the second game of a baseball doubleheader
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Numbers, please: Cleveland went 6-for-28 with runners in scoring position and stranded 20 runners in the nightcap. 
Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 After Corbin Burnes delivered a masterful 14-strikeout performance in Game 1 of the doubleheader, the Brewers look to go for the sweep in the nightcap. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Rosé d’Anjou and a nightcap Hennessy 3 star Cognac. John Mariani, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The teams play a split doubleheader Saturday, with the opener at 12:10 p.m. and the nightcap at 6:15 p.m. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2022 Swap the nightcap for two scoops of Epsom salt in a warm bath. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday with the opener taking place at 12:10 p.m. and the nightcap at 6:10. Joe Noga, cleveland, 1 July 2022 The Mets won the first game with ease, and the nightcap stayed close until the bottom of the sixth, when the hosts scored seven runs. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 After losing the nightcap of their doubleheader Saturday evening at Fenway, the Red Sox look to rebound Sunday afternoon against Baltimore. BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022 See More
Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 After Corbin Burnes delivered a masterful 14-strikeout performance in Game 1 of the doubleheader, the Brewers look to go for the sweep in the nightcap. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Rosé d’Anjou and a nightcap Hennessy 3 star Cognac. John Mariani, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The teams play a split doubleheader Saturday, with the opener at 12:10 p.m. and the nightcap at 6:15 p.m. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2022 Swap the nightcap for two scoops of Epsom salt in a warm bath. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday with the opener taking place at 12:10 p.m. and the nightcap at 6:10. Joe Noga, cleveland, 1 July 2022 The Mets won the first game with ease, and the nightcap stayed close until the bottom of the sixth, when the hosts scored seven runs. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 After losing the nightcap of their doubleheader Saturday evening at Fenway, the Red Sox look to rebound Sunday afternoon against Baltimore. BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
nightcap
noun
1
as in homburg
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- homburg
- beret
- sombrero
- topper
- biretta
- fedora
- hat
- tricorne
- pillbox
- bonnet
- baseball cap
- toque
- hood
- derby
- tam
- overseas cap
- skullcap
- sunbonnet
- tricorn
- fez
- helmet
- panama
- turban
- shako
- Stetson
- chapeau
- silk hat
- picture hat
- cocked hat
- helm
- service cap
- bowler
- stocking cap
- top hat
- kufi
- garrison cap
- leghorn
- plug hat
- boater
- cowl
- hard hat
- kepi
- cowboy hat
- zucchetto
- sou'wester
- stovepipe
- cloche
- calotte
- tam-o'-shanter
- headgear
- opera hat
- headdress
- billycock
- castor
- porkpie hat
- miter
- high hat
- cap
- mitre
- capuche
- casque
- ten-gallon hat
- képi
- skimmer
- headpiece
- warbonnet
- lid
2
as in aperitif
Synonyms & Similar Words
- aperitif
- tipple
- digestif
- drink
- liquor
- chaser
- cocktail
- rum
- booze
- bottle
- alcohol
- snifter
- grog
- firewater
- spirits
- hooch
- beer
- stimulant
- moonshine
- pop
- intoxicant
- bracer
- strong drink
- aqua vitae
- snort
- nip
- brew
- ale
- slug
- wine
- whiskey
- ardent spirits
- load
- belt
- peg
- brandy
- whet
- lush
- brewski
- sauce
- tot
- sake
- juice
- gin
- inebriant
- potable
- mixed drink
- mead
- shooter
- microbrew
- vodka
- liqueur
- shot
- schnapps
- mescal
- tequila
- mum
- malt liquor
- nappy
- John Barleycorn
- saki
- whisky
- home brew
- brewage
- barley-broo
- barley-bree
- mao-tai
- Dutch courage
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
3
as in nightgown
Synonyms & Similar Words
- nightgown
- nightshirt
- nightdress
- nightie
- nighty
- negligee
- gown
- pajamas
- lingerie
- negligé
- nightclothes
- pj's