Collocations for evening - noun
1. part of the day
ADJ.
this, tomorrow, yesterday | Friday, Saturday, etc. | April, May, etc. | spring, summer, etc. | long
the long winter evenings
the long winter evenings
dark | quiet | balmy, beautiful, fine, golden, warm | cold, cool, dry | early, late
It was early evening and very still.
It was early evening and very still.
VERB + EVENING
spend
We spent the evening walking round the town.
We spent the evening walking round the town.
EVENING + VERB
progress, wear on
As the evening wore on, Phil became very drunk.
As the evening wore on, Phil became very drunk.
EVENING + NOUN
light, star | meal | shift, work | class, course | entertainment, performance | prayer, service | rush hour | news, newspaper, paper
PREP.
during the ~, for an/the ~
Her parents were out for the evening.
Her parents were out for the evening.
in the ~, on Friday, etc. ~
PHRASES
an/the evening off/out
You deserve an occasional evening out.
You deserve an occasional evening out.
good evening
2. event happening in the evening
ADJ.
gala, musical, social | open, parents''
Prospective students were invited to the school''s open evening.
Prospective students were invited to the school''s open evening.
convivial, enjoyable, lovely, memorable, pleasant, successful, wonderful
VERB + EVENING
hold
The club will hold a social evening to welcome new members.
The club will hold a social evening to welcome new members.
EVENING + NOUN
clothes, dress, gown, wear
PREP.
during the ~, for the ~