nites

Nites is the plural form of the informal noun nite, a nonstandard spelling of the word night. The form appears in casual writing, advertising, and certain kinds of popular culture, but nights is the standard plural in formal English.

Nite derives from a deliberate simplification of night, used in various dialects and youth slang to convey a casual or stylized tone. The plural nites refers to multiple nights, but its usage is predominantly informal. In addition to everyday language, nites can appear as part of brand names, titles, or artistic expressions where a nonstandard spelling is chosen for effect.

Usage and style vary by context. In formal writing, nites is generally avoided in favor of nights. In creative, colloquial, or digital communication, nites may signal a casual voice, humor, or a particular aesthetic. Readers may interpret it as playful, retro, or edgy, depending on the surrounding text. Because it is nonstandard, readers unfamiliar with the term might momentarily misread it as a proper noun or a typographical error.

See also: nights, night, informal language.