: 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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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Mel said Bryan was the kind of person who would go on late-night jogs and leave his door unlocked, prompting her to check in.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 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
Cohen, 57, made history as late-night TV’s first gay host.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Mel said Bryan was the kind of person who would go on late-night jogs and leave his door unlocked, prompting her to check in.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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