evening
UK: ˈiːvnɪŋ | US: ˈiːvnɪŋ
n. the period of time at the end of the day, usually from late afternoon to night
n. (archaic) the latter part of life or a period
The word "evening" originates from Old English "æfnung," derived from "æfen" (meaning "even" or "balance," referring to the transition between day and night). The suffix "-ing" was added to denote a time period, forming "æfnung," which evolved into "evening." The concept reflects the "balancing" point between daylight and darkness. Over time, "evening" narrowed to specifically describe the late-day period.
We went for a walk in the cool evening air.
She enjoys reading a book every evening before bed.
The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening.
The sky turned pink during the evening sunset.
In his evening years, he took up painting as a hobby.