: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
: happening or appearing late at night
late-night television
: a night in which one stays up late
I had a late night last night.
Examples of late night in a Sentence
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Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2024
Careening through late-night haunts and local neighborhoods, the film reflects an insider’s view of the European capital that expressly avoids familiar landmarks.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 22 June 2024
Additionally, there will be surprises throughout the summer, Dodd says, including a late-night brunch from one of the city’s most popular restaurants.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2024
For her late-night appearance, Nyong’o fashioned a custom dress courtesy of fashion label Mônot.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 June 2024
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Adjective
In fact, Birbiglia served as a producer on both Edelman and Novak’s specials, and almost all of them have worked together in some capacity: shows, tours, appearing on Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast or Tomlinson’s After Midnight late-night show.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2024
Careening through late-night haunts and local neighborhoods, the film reflects an insider’s view of the European capital that expressly avoids familiar landmarks.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 22 June 2024
Additionally, there will be surprises throughout the summer, Dodd says, including a late-night brunch from one of the city’s most popular restaurants.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2024
For her late-night appearance, Nyong’o fashioned a custom dress courtesy of fashion label Mônot.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 June 2024
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“Late night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late%20night. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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