late-night

1 of 2

adjective

: happening or appearing late at night
late-night television

late night

2 of 2

noun

: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.

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Adjective
Richards said the spot will be an extension of The Fold, offering late-night cocktails and small bites. — Jenna Thompson july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Their friendship has spanned years of red carpets, late-night hangs and creative collaborations. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Noun
Here are this week’s late night MVPs. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Hosting a late night show is exhausting. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for late-night

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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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