night owl

noun

Synonyms of night owlnext
: a person who keeps late hours at night

Examples of night owl in a Sentence

a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
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Daily habits like getting morning sunlight and following a consistent sleep schedule can help night owls feel more alert. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026 Or that night owls suffer more cognitive decline than early risers. Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 Most stay open until midnight, making Taipei a dream for night owls and late-shift snackers alike. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026 Others are dedicated night owls. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for night owl

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night owl was in 1594

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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20owl. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

night owl

noun
: a person who usually stays up late at night

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