: 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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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Des Moines residents might have noticed a change in local late-night news TV programming.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Managing heartburn is more effective by eating smaller portions and avoiding late night meals.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The iconic late-night veteran has remained steadfast by the side of his wife, Mavis Leno, since her advanced dementia diagnosis was disclosed in 2024.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Des Moines residents might have noticed a change in local late-night news TV programming.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Tonight Show went all in on Heated Rivalry Wednesday night as breakout star Hudson Williams made his late night debut.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Managing heartburn is more effective by eating smaller portions and avoiding late night meals.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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