Definition of night owl
: a person who keeps late hours at night
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Examples of night owl in a Sentence
a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
Recent Examples of night owl from the Web
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According to the New York Times, the spacecraft’s southward trajectory means early risers (or night owls, depending) in L.A. and as far south as Mexico’s coast should look to the western sky for what could be a spectacular light show.
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With night owls, a few things get in the way of this resetting process.
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Anyone familiar with the original Death and Co. in Manhattan might wonder how its look and vibe—a jet-black, windowless box aimed squarely at East Village night owls—can translate into 24/7 operations inside a hotel.
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Being a night owl has been associated with a range of health problems.
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The inclination to live as a night owl or morning person might not be by choice.
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The researchers, from University of Surrey in England and Northwestern University in Chicago, also found that night owls were more likely to have health problems like diabetes, neurological problems and respiratory disorders.
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For definite night owls, the solution remains to be seen, the researchers said.
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Anglers and night owls get ready, Centennial Lake’s fourth season of night fishing returns this month.
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First Known Use of night owl
1594
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Definition of night owl for English Language Learners
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: a person who enjoys staying up late at night
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