Definitions For Tonite

Etymology 1

From tonight.

Pronunciation

{{enPR, tə-ˈnīt}}, /təˈnaɪt/ (audio stream unavailable) {{rhymes, en, aɪt}}

Noun

TONITE (uncountable) (US, informal, entertainment industry) Alternative spelling of tonight

Usage notes

Tonite is often used in advertising in the entertainment industry in the United States, for example on signs outside theaters displaying the evening's performances. Tonight is almost always used in most other contexts such as academia, politics, news media, etc.

Related terms

nite

Etymology 2

Compare {{etyl, la, en}} tonare, , to thunder.

Pronunciation

/ˈtəʊnaɪt/

Noun

TONITE (uncountable) An explosive compound; a preparation of guncotton.