late-night

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adjective

: happening or appearing late at night

late-night television

late night

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noun

: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour

We're tired today because we had a late night last night.

Examples of late-night in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Opinions flew among broadcast and digital execs, a union chief and seasoned journalists, and top station execs weighed First Amendment concerns in the wake of ABC’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025

Blasena emphasizes that lighting and draping that eliminates unsightly walls can make a space feel intimate, while a focal bar, signature cocktails, a photo booth, and late-night tchotchkes, such as glow sticks, flashing glasses, and flip flops, can amp up the atmosphere. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 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

Rhymes for late-night

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