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 + atThey 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.
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Those who wish to spend the night in this coastal town will find plenty of dining options and luxe accommodations nearby.
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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