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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Poor sleep is more common among night owls and raises the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other conditions that impact the heart. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026 Some people identify as night owls, others are early risers. Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Early birds who are already attuned to waking up early might have an easier time adjusting than night owls, Manoogian says. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026 This Mediterranean hole-in-the-wall on 10th Avenue South has been feeding Birmingham’s night owls for years – small inside, with a courtyard out back where the fountain burbles alongside your late-night conversation. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

night owl

noun
: a person who usually stays up late at night

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