after-hours
adjective
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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Extending an after-hours invitation to a coworker?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is part of the museum’s popular after-hours program, which typically attracts a younger audience.
—News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2025
This minimalist look is all about clean lines and effortless style that doesn’t feel overdone, and pieces that transition seamlessly from airport to after-hours without missing a beat.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Nike shares jumped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the sportswear maker’s quarterly results far exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling that CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround strategy is gaining momentum.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is part of the museum’s popular after-hours program, which typically attracts a younger audience.
—News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2025
This minimalist look is all about clean lines and effortless style that doesn’t feel overdone, and pieces that transition seamlessly from airport to after-hours without missing a beat.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Nike shares jumped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the sportswear maker’s quarterly results far exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling that CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround strategy is gaining momentum.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for after-hours
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“After-hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-hours. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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