plural noun
The parts of the day between late afternoon and bedtime, on more than one day.
We often go for walks in the evenings.
The library is open on most evenings.
American English
How to pronounce evenings
nounA1Common word
EEVnihngz
/ˈiv.nɪŋz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of evening
The parts of the day between late afternoon and bedtime, on more than one day.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Periods spent doing something, often with other people, after the working day.
We had quiet evenings at home.
They spent several evenings with friends.
Useful expressions
tonight, or later today
I'll call you this evening.
a polite greeting used in the evening
Good evening, everyone.
an evening spent going out for enjoyment
We had a fun evening out.