: 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, 12 May 2026
Jimmy Fallon is going dark on Stephen Colbert’s last day as a late-night host.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 12 May 2026
Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Then there’s a little blip in the middle where my 20-year late night career comes to an end.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Beyond the bar, guests have access to an exclusive room service menu with proper meals for breakfast, dinner, and late-night orders.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Jimmy Fallon is going dark on Stephen Colbert’s last day as a late-night host.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 12 May 2026
Noun
The San Antonio International Airport shipped a robot back to its manufacturer after the 420-pound machine failed at multiple turns, Sheriff Javier Salazar was involved in a wreck and a Texas justice of the peace was involved in a late night brawl at Whataburger — with a teenager.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Then there’s a little blip in the middle where my 20-year late night career comes to an end.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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