Definition of NIGHTWALKER

nightwalker

Meanings

Plural: nightwalkers

Noun

  • terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers
  • A prostitute who looks for clients on the streets.
  • A vampire.
  • A noctambulist or sleepwalker.

Origin / Etymology

* night + walker
* (vampire): since they are traditionally said to avoid sunlight and go out at night.

Synonyms

angleworm, crawler, dew worm, earthworm, fishing worm, fishworm, nightcrawler, red worm, wiggler

Scrabble Score: 22

nightwalker is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nightwalker is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nightwalker is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

nightwalker is a valid Words With Friends word