: 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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For evening games, Capitol Corridor has also scheduled late-night train service for fans returning home.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Then, a new American TV program began on late night on ABC.
—Chris Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
All rooms have marble bathrooms, and some feature kitchenettes for coffee before breakfast and late-night tea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For evening games, Capitol Corridor has also scheduled late-night train service for fans returning home.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Noun
Last week was the Sedaris takeover of late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Then, a new American TV program began on late night on ABC.
—Chris Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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