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Examples of night owl in a Sentence
a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
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After transforming the 1st arrondissement venue into an open-air club, celebrities gathered at Maxim de Paris, the city's night owl stronghold.
—Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 24 June 2024
As temperatures cool later in the evening, night owls will be treated to June's Strawberry moon, which reaches peak illumination soon.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Top 10 nightlife spots in the U.S. These are the nation's 10 best places for night owls, according to Mixbook:
Downtown Las Vegas.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2024
Be an early bird or a night owl—come before sunrise or stay beyond sunset and you’ll be amply rewarded with quieter trails and golden light that makes the arches glow.
—Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1594, in the meaning defined above
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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20owl. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
night owl
noun
: a person who usually stays up late at night
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