: 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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Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
But not everyone believes Harry’s late-night appearance was catastrophic.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Hey Stephen, Taylor Swift is returning to late night.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
For the first time in at least a decade, late-night talk shows found themselves at the forefront of the national conversation — twice over!
—Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
But not everyone believes Harry’s late-night appearance was catastrophic.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
While most people will still face the occasional late night or weekend email, Finkelstein said real balance comes from tailoring your work rhythm to your life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Hey Stephen, Taylor Swift is returning to late night.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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