night owl

noun

: a person who keeps late hours at night

Synonyms of night owl

• nighthawk

Examples of night owl in a Sentence

a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird

Recent Examples on the Web

But these parties aren’t just for night owls. — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026

Most stay open until midnight, making Taipei a dream for night owls and late-shift snackers alike. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

Of those, 70 were early birds and 64 identified as night owls. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Or that night owls suffer more cognitive decline than early risers. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for night owl

• afoul
• wildfowl
• foul
• foule
• fowl
• growl
• howl
• jowl
• prowl
• scowl
• waterfowl

Kids Definition

night owl

noun

: a person who usually stays up late at night