: 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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Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Kimmel's late-night show recently dominated headlines after ABC's politically motivated suspension in September due to the host's brief remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
So, for Season 4, Shepherd comes out and does a four- to six-minute comedic monologue — the way the big boys do in late night.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Having chia pudding before bed may help stabilize blood sugar overnight and curb late-night cravings.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Kimmel's late-night show recently dominated headlines after ABC's politically motivated suspension in September due to the host's brief remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
So, for Season 4, Shepherd comes out and does a four- to six-minute comedic monologue — the way the big boys do in late night.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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