: 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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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In fact, at the time of its acquisition, late-night comics like Jon Stewart mocked the millions of dollars ...
—Jennifer Huddleston, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
How to Make Strawberry Salsa Making strawberry salsa (also known as strawberry nachos) is a quick dessert to set up for others to munch on (or as a late-night sweet treat for yourself).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
Maher teased his March 31 dinner with Trump on social media in the days leading up to the date, with many expecting a blowout between the mouthy late-night pundit and controversial president.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Avoid being out alone and during late-night or early morning hours.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In fact, at the time of its acquisition, late-night comics like Jon Stewart mocked the millions of dollars ...
—Jennifer Huddleston, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
How to Make Strawberry Salsa Making strawberry salsa (also known as strawberry nachos) is a quick dessert to set up for others to munch on (or as a late-night sweet treat for yourself).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
Maher teased his March 31 dinner with Trump on social media in the days leading up to the date, with many expecting a blowout between the mouthy late-night pundit and controversial president.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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