late-night

American  

[leyt-nahyt] / ˈleɪtˌnaɪt /

adjective

1. of or occurring late at night.

   a late-night TV talk show.

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Etymology

Origin of late-night

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"Late night shows are a staple of American TV in the same way British television would look odd without soaps or afternoon quizzes," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will moderate a conversation between the men; actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts are also expected to take part in the event.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

Late night funnyman Greg Gutfeld, meanwhile, continues to trump his network rivals on a nightly basis, earning an average of 2.2 million viewers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Late night sunsets are a rare occurrence as the daylight hours wane.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2023

Late night shows hosted by Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers will return to the air on Monday, the hosts said.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2023