English-Finnish translations for nightcap

• yömyssy

Definition of nightcap

• A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.
• A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.
• Something the person reads or listens to before bed
• The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.

Examples

• Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold.
• Ill make myself a nightcap of whisky and lemon before heading to bed.

Related words

• nightclub
• nightcrawler
• nightclothes
• nightclubber
• granny's nightcap