spend the night

phrase

1
: to sleep for the night at a place
After the party she was too drunk to drive so she spent the night.
often + at
They spent the night at her brother's.
2
: to stay with someone overnight and have sex with that person
+ with
She spent the night with her boyfriend.

Examples of spend the night in a Sentence

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Others took the more dangerous approach of clambering onto roofs to spend the night. Dan Kelly july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Those who wish to spend the night in this coastal town will find plenty of dining options and luxe accommodations nearby. Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

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“Spend the night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend%20the%20night. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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