: 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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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
The network late-night shows have returned from summer hiatus — something that The Late Show reminded us is actually a new season of late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The Daily Show comedienne was also asked to weigh in on the state of late night, especially given how The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run next year.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
One late-night veteran who's not concerned about Colbert's future is Bob Odenkirk, who wrote for Late Night With Conan O'Brien after Letterman moved from NBC to CBS.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
The network late-night shows have returned from summer hiatus — something that The Late Show reminded us is actually a new season of late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Brewskie’s is a nearby staple that is open from early morning through late night bites, and Cagle’s Diner is known for their hospitality and comfort-style food.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The Daily Show comedienne was also asked to weigh in on the state of late night, especially given how The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run next year.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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