nightcap

1. A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.

   Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold.

   Schlafmütze

   ночно́й колпа́кnočnój kolpák, колпа́кkolpák

   a cloth cap worn in bed

2. A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.

   I'll make myself a nightcap of whisky and lemon before heading to bed.

   Absacker, Schlummertrunk

3. (broadly, figuratively)Something that a person reads or listens to before bed.

4. (US)The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.

   the final game of a double header

5. (historical)A cap drawn over the face of the condemned person before they are hanged.

1. I had a nightcap with Tom.

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2. Tom offered us a nightcap.

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3. He offered us a nightcap.

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4. I'm not bothered. It's just my usual nightcap. Having someone to drink with on occasion might be nice.

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