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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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
The stock is still about 10% from recent highs even with the after-hours jump.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
The annual event, which draws a crowd of young supporters to the museum after-hours, will be supported this year by L.A.-fashion brand Libertine, along with Aesop, Faena New York, and Dobel Tequila.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
The separate admission, after-hours event will run on select nights from April 23 through May 16.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Dec. 2025
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Oracle declined to comment but shares of the company jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
The stock is still about 10% from recent highs even with the after-hours jump.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
The annual event, which draws a crowd of young supporters to the museum after-hours, will be supported this year by L.A.-fashion brand Libertine, along with Aesop, Faena New York, and Dobel Tequila.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
The separate admission, after-hours event will run on select nights from April 23 through May 16.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Dec. 2025
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“After hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20hours. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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