last minute

noun

Synonyms of last minute next

next

: the moment just before some climactic, decisive, or disastrous event

last-minute

ˈlas(t)-ˈmi-nət

adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of last minute was in 1653

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“Last minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20minute. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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