: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
After disembarking and heading back into the waiting room, goodbyes were being shared among the guests, many of whom had clearly struck up fast friendships over late-night negronis.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Managing heartburn is more effective by eating smaller portions and avoiding late night meals.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The move provides a glimmer of hope for what’s left of the more traditional late-night talk shows on network TV to finally receive more Emmys recognition.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
After disembarking and heading back into the waiting room, goodbyes were being shared among the guests, many of whom had clearly struck up fast friendships over late-night negronis.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Tonight Show went all in on Heated Rivalry Wednesday night as breakout star Hudson Williams made his late night debut.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Managing heartburn is more effective by eating smaller portions and avoiding late night meals.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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