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all-nighter

noun all-night·er \ ˈȯl-ˈnī-tər \

Definition of all-nighter

: something that lasts all night; specifically : an all-night study session

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First Known Use of all-nighter

1870

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all-nighter

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Definition of all-nighter for English Language Learners

  • : a night during which someone works on something instead of sleeping

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