: 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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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
The debut introduced a new format of late-night entertainment that became a staple of American television.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon put any late night competition aside when their fellow host Jimmy Kimmel returned from suspension on Tuesday night.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
From early-morning meetings to a stack line-up of shows followed by late-night dinners, their looks balanced sharp style with real-world practicality—a lesson in fashion and function that feels perfect for right now.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
The debut introduced a new format of late-night entertainment that became a staple of American television.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Jimmy Kimmel may be returning to late night television soon, but his show will not air on nearly 70 ABC affiliate stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group or Nexstar Media Group.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon put any late night competition aside when their fellow host Jimmy Kimmel returned from suspension on Tuesday night.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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