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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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Shares of Intel surged more than 22% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
An equally contentious matter, the renewal of surveillance powers for federal spy agencies, also devolved into an after-hours affair.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The after-hours, separate admission event in its sophomore year is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Shares of Intel surged more than 22% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company reported first-quarter results.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
An equally contentious matter, the renewal of surveillance powers for federal spy agencies, also devolved into an after-hours affair.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“After hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20hours. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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