How to Use red-eye in a Sentence

red-eye

noun
  • Have a red-eye flight in your future?
    Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
  • So red-eyes won’t be as red anymore.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Slip on the matching eye mask to catch some z’s during your next red-eye.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The biggest bonus is that the set stays wrinkle-free, even on your long red-eye flights.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • My dad, my brother took a red-eye in from San Diego just to be here.
    Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2023
  • Long-haul and red-eye routes call for far more comfort than anything under five hours.
    Iman Balagam, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • They’re also designed to last the long-haul—not just survive one red-eye.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Clark's dad took a red-eye from Denver to be there for his son's major win.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • When the airlines will begin red-eye flights has not yet been determined.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
  • This unusual mix is perfect for a post-meal drink or to relax on a red-eye flight.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Was the ensemble designed for frequent fliers on the red-eye?
    Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Some are taking red-eyes just to land early and have a full day before their meetings start.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Early wakeup calls, red-eye flights, and jet lag tend to disrupt our slumber.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Perfect for red-eye flights or movie nights, this sweatshirt will quickly become your go-to.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Coco came in and had to be at the airport in two hours for a red-eye to New York.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • These joggers are slightly more tailored than sweats, but still comfy enough for a long-haul or red-eye.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The elder Lamb then boarded a red-eye for Houston.
    Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Neck pillows Make sure to bring a supportive neck pillow with you on your next red-eye.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
  • At Claud, domestic country ham is served with sunchokes and red-eye mayo.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 2023
  • An oral surgeon says the biggest threat to your teeth on a red-eye isn’t skipping a brushing session.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • For changes going eastward of six hours or more, red-eyes can be helpful if your child manages to fall asleep on the plane.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
  • When not in custody, their nightly shelter has been either a red-eye bus ride, or a bus station floor.
    Palabra, al, 15 Mar. 2023
  • These flowy, featherlight pants are tailor-made for a red-eye flight or sweltering arrival gate.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
  • That doesn’t even cover the dark, tired under-eyes from an early morning red-eye flight or long travel days.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
  • Eventually, Alana arrived on a red-eye flight and headed straight for the house.
    Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
  • Swain agreed and boarded the red-eye to Heathrow toting a bulging roller suitcase packed full of financials.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
  • This often means selecting a red-eye flight, especially for longer flights.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Kirby wrote that some less profitable flights are expected to be cut in the short term because of oil prices, like off-peak and red-eye flights.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Fans looked forward to performances in China that would save them from red-eye flights and the cost of hotel stays abroad.
    Ken Moritsugu, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026

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