Synonyms of night owls

night owls

noun

plural of night owl

as in nighthawks

a person who is active late at night

a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nighthawks
• night riders
• pub crawlers
• nightclubbers
• nightwalkers
• sleepwalkers
• noctambulists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• early birds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of night owls

Quarterfinal Tuesday brought another somewhat nightmarish scenario for everyone except the true night owls. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Fall is here and early risers and night owls know that when the sun is down, feet get chilly. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 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

Research also shows morning or afternoon exercise can shift your sleep schedule earlier, a useful trick for night owls trying to sleep sooner. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

One study found that while two-thirds of the general population claim to be night owls, their chances of success are much slimmer than those of morning people. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Three of the five subtypes were different flavors of night owls, and two were early birds—each with a grab bag of different properties. — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026

Daily habits like getting morning sunlight and following a consistent sleep schedule can help night owls feel more alert. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

Or that night owls suffer more cognitive decline than early risers. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026