night owl

noun

Definition of night owlnext
as in nighthawk
a person who is active late at night a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird

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Recent Examples of night owl Others are dedicated night owls. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Daily habits like getting morning sunlight and following a consistent sleep schedule can help night owls feel more alert. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026 When the clock strikes midnight, hungry Kansas Citians will no longer be able to rely on a fixture that has supplied night owls with burgers and fries for years — at least for now. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026 Related Stories Once each day’s performances conclude, those channels will spend the overnight and early morning hours rebroadcasting the full lineup for night owls, starting at around midnight in most cases and going through breakfast time. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for night owl
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nighthawk
Noun
  • Nearby, Rodriguez is mimicking the call of a nighthawk.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of nighthawk

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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/night%20owl. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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