night owl

noun

: a person who keeps late hours at night

Examples of night owl in a Sentence

a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
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Birding adventure tours are another good option, while night owls might want to explore the coastal stargazing activities. Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025 Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people. Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 On the other hand, those with a certain chronotype — a natural disposition determined by factors such as age and genetics — may benefit from the habit, Fiala said, referencing a 2023 study which found night owls tend to rely on their snooze button more. Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 Though there are much more powerful compact projectors on the market, the N2 mini tempts casual night owl streamers with a very attractive price point of US$229. New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night owl

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night owl was in 1594

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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20owl. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

night owl

noun
: a person who usually stays up late at night

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