1
: lasting throughout the night
an all-night poker game
2
: open throughout the night
an all-night diner

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While food and beverage stations will sit throughout the venue, the top level of the Bellagio Fountain Club will turn into an all-night party with the Tao Group Hospitality Skydeck. Tim Chan, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 In the franchise that's become way too timely for comfort, the first film is tops, with Ethan Hawke trying to keep his family safe from masked maniacs during an all-night legal crime spree. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 It is known for special menu days, such as Burger Mondays and all-night happy hour on Thursdays. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct. 2024 Pro tip: Take a cue from Ford’s NYFW artist, and seal the powders with a touch of balm for an all-night hold. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for all-night 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of all-night was in 1810

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“All-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-night. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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