after hours
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: after the regular quitting or closing time
af·ter-hours
ˌaf-tər-ˈau̇(-ə)rz 
: engaged in or operating after a legal or conventional closing time
after-hours drinking
an after-hours club
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Veeva Systems — The cloud solutions provider reported higher-than-expected results for its fourth quarter, giving shares a 9% jump in the after-hours session.
—Pia Singh,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Local restaurant Estella is under threat of losing its license after a party with New England Patriots players got out of control in late January, allegedly featuring after-hours drinking, hookah, weed, and naked dancers.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The Hapag-Lloyd partner’s stock popped 10 percent in after-hours trading on Tuesday, before rising another 4 percent through Thursday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Downstairs, Disco Bey Bey, a compact late-night room, delivers a chic space for after-hours entertainment.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Veeva Systems — The cloud solutions provider reported higher-than-expected results for its fourth quarter, giving shares a 9% jump in the after-hours session.
—Pia Singh,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Local restaurant Estella is under threat of losing its license after a party with New England Patriots players got out of control in late January, allegedly featuring after-hours drinking, hookah, weed, and naked dancers.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The Hapag-Lloyd partner’s stock popped 10 percent in after-hours trading on Tuesday, before rising another 4 percent through Thursday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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“After hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20hours. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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