nightwalker

/ˈnaɪtˌwɔkər/
noun
  1. A person who walks around at night, especially for pleasure or exercise.
    • She became a nightwalker after her dog insisted on late walks.
    • The city is quiet, perfect for a nightwalker like me.
    • Nightwalkers often enjoy the peace and stars after midnight.
  2. A person who walks in their sleep; a sleepwalker.
    • Nightwalkers should have a safe bedroom environment.
    • My brother is a nightwalker and once ended up in the kitchen.
    • The doctor said her son is a harmless nightwalker.
  3. A person who commits crimes at night, such as a thief or prowler.
    • Police arrested a nightwalker caught near the closed shops.
    • The old tale warned of a nightwalker who stole from sleeping villagers.
    • Neighbors were wary of a nightwalker in the area after dark.
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