last call

noun

: the time when the customers in a place where drinks are sold (such as a bar) are told that they can order one more drink before it closes

Examples of last call in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rattled by the prospect of wee hours partying in East Hampton’s historic village district at a planned East End outpost of the NoHo hotspot, East Hampton recently decided to stick to its traditional 11 p.m. last call for restaurants. —

Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024 In a last-minute change, the council shortened hours for venues with an extended hour permit, moving up closing time from 4 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., with a last call at 2:30 a.m, following a request by Councilman Rafael Pineyro. —

Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024 Matt, his faithful bartender, tells him he’s just missed last call, betraying no sign of recognition. —

Chris Klimek, Vulture, 8 May 2024 These honors go to great skiers and enthusiastic partygoers, those who answer the bar’s last call and greet the sun on the slopes the next morning. —

Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for last call

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