Synonyms of night owl

night owl

noun

as in nighthawk

a person who is active late at night

a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nighthawk
• night rider
• pub crawler
• nightclubber
• nightwalker
• sleepwalker
• noctambulist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• early bird

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of night owl

Some of the bodily clocks that affect you every day are the sleep-wake, or circadian, rhythm and your chronotype, which is the body’s natural timing preference – often described as being either an early bird or a night owl. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Researchers have found that trying to force a morning person into a late-night brainstorming session is a recipe for disaster—the same goes for night owls being expected to be at their best first thing. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Even for a night owl like me, standard time is the better option. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

What a chronotype actually is A chronotype is far more specific than the familiar morning person versus night owl divide. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026