: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
: happening or appearing late at night
late-night television
: a night in which one stays up late
I had a late night last night.
Examples of late night in a Sentence
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
This meant that when Showalter began embarking on late-night sessions at his trusty synthesizer, his songwriting approach was inverted.
—Ryan Leas, SPIN, 6 June 2024
City properties and island resorts alike have heard this clarion call for help and have come to the rescue by adding evening or late-night programming for those who would rather grab a Thai-style massage than a Mai Tai cocktail.
—Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
The sides agreed on a late-night extension Friday, ensuring that ABC’s coverage of Game 6 of the Panthers-Rangers NHL playoff series would be televised in all South Florida TV households on Saturday night.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
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Adjective
When New Yorkers order late-night Chinese food or a salad for lunch on their delivery apps, the meal appears just a few minutes later.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
This meant that when Showalter began embarking on late-night sessions at his trusty synthesizer, his songwriting approach was inverted.
—Ryan Leas, SPIN, 6 June 2024
City properties and island resorts alike have heard this clarion call for help and have come to the rescue by adding evening or late-night programming for those who would rather grab a Thai-style massage than a Mai Tai cocktail.
—Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
The sides agreed on a late-night extension Friday, ensuring that ABC’s coverage of Game 6 of the Panthers-Rangers NHL playoff series would be televised in all South Florida TV households on Saturday night.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
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“Late night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late%20night. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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