night shift

noun

1
: a period of time during the night (such as from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) in which a person is scheduled to work
He works the night shift and sleeps during the day.
2
: a group of people who work during the night shift
The night shift is starting to arrive.

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During the night shift at Illinois's The Wiener's Circle, sassy Poochi Rollins slings Chicago red hots loaded with mustard, relish, onions, and more—with a side of insult comedy. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Cal got a job working the night shift at a grocery store in Missoula, stocking shelves. Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 At Caracas' Hospital de Clinicas, staff were asked to double up on the night shift to help treat the injured, a worker told the news agency. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Stepping in for the night shift, the Infil Serum sends hyaluronic acid molecules deep into the skin for firming effects. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for night shift

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“Night shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20shift. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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