all-night

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈnīt 

1

: lasting throughout the night

an all-night poker game

2

: open throughout the night

an all-night diner

Examples of all-night in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film stars Boon as Tommy, a 19-year-old hooligan who wakes up from an all-night bender in the basement of a strange suburban home, bound with a chain around his neck. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

But after her father posted online about all the leftover food, thousands showed up in the pouring rain for an unforgettable all-night bash. —Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025

East Atlanta rapper Young Nudy makes street-rap albums intended to soundtrack all-night gaming sessions and riding ‘round town, smoked out with nothing to do. —Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025

The lightweight construction, replaceable velour ear pads, and breathable materials ensure comfort during quick matches or all-night sessions. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for all-night

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight