: 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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Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2024
But, in the last year, great late-night dining has started to re-emerge.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
After years of late-night studying and early morning classes, graduating from school is a big deal.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
So, with Deborah in the running for her dream job as a late-night host, Ava agrees to spend her show’s three-month hiatus helping her prepare.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 May 2024
The lawyer also suggested that Chelsea Piers may have violated state whistle-blower regulations because the coaches had previously complained about health and safety concerns at the rinks after a ventilation unit fell from the rafters onto the ice during a late-night hockey game.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2024
Other than just turning it off at night, here’s how to silence a computer and ensure no pesky, late-night notifications interrupt your slumbering.
—David Nield, WIRED, 3 May 2024
Its hypnotic beats and soulful samples evoke a deep sense of nostalgia for hot summer days and late-night gatherings, serving as a sonic time capsule of the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Baño María artfully traverses themes of love, heartbreak, audacity, late-night revelry and societal ironies, creating a bold exploration of youthful debauchery.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The host also whipped out his best Trump impression in response to headlines about the former president appearing to nod off a few times during the first day of his hush money trial, which has been mercilessly mocked by a number of late night hosts.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Headliners include Lainey Wilson on Thursday, Eric Church on Friday, Jelly Roll on Saturday and Koe Wetzel on Sunday, and the music runs from early afternoon to late night on three stages.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Trump’s latest social media attack arrived amid his ongoing hush money trial in New York City, for which Kimmel has been roasting Trump for all week on his ABC late night show.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Lows dropping into the mid- and upper 40s (50 downtown) put a bit of a chill in the air for late night folks and early risers.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
On a day when America looked up at the heavens, late night TV kept our eyes glued to the screens for an all-heart performance.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
For younger babies, inverted zippers or double zippers are best for late night diaper changes.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
These late night encounters begin with a wild kind of violent, volatile chemistry.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Adjective
In many ways, Everybody’s In L.A. is a fairly standard live late-night talk show, featuring a wide range of guests who would normally never be forced to interact with each other, kind of like a surrealist dinner party.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2024
But, in the last year, great late-night dining has started to re-emerge.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
After years of late-night studying and early morning classes, graduating from school is a big deal.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
So, with Deborah in the running for her dream job as a late-night host, Ava agrees to spend her show’s three-month hiatus helping her prepare.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 May 2024
The lawyer also suggested that Chelsea Piers may have violated state whistle-blower regulations because the coaches had previously complained about health and safety concerns at the rinks after a ventilation unit fell from the rafters onto the ice during a late-night hockey game.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 3 May 2024
Other than just turning it off at night, here’s how to silence a computer and ensure no pesky, late-night notifications interrupt your slumbering.
—David Nield, WIRED, 3 May 2024
Its hypnotic beats and soulful samples evoke a deep sense of nostalgia for hot summer days and late-night gatherings, serving as a sonic time capsule of the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Baño María artfully traverses themes of love, heartbreak, audacity, late-night revelry and societal ironies, creating a bold exploration of youthful debauchery.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Noun
Instead, Deborah spends the new season trying something very ambitious, by pursuing the same late night talk show host job she was denied at the start of her career.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The host also whipped out his best Trump impression in response to headlines about the former president appearing to nod off a few times during the first day of his hush money trial, which has been mercilessly mocked by a number of late night hosts.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Headliners include Lainey Wilson on Thursday, Eric Church on Friday, Jelly Roll on Saturday and Koe Wetzel on Sunday, and the music runs from early afternoon to late night on three stages.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Trump’s latest social media attack arrived amid his ongoing hush money trial in New York City, for which Kimmel has been roasting Trump for all week on his ABC late night show.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Lows dropping into the mid- and upper 40s (50 downtown) put a bit of a chill in the air for late night folks and early risers.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
On a day when America looked up at the heavens, late night TV kept our eyes glued to the screens for an all-heart performance.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
For younger babies, inverted zippers or double zippers are best for late night diaper changes.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
These late night encounters begin with a wild kind of violent, volatile chemistry.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
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