all-night
Americanadjective
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taking up, extending through, or occurring continually during an entire night; nightlong.
an all-night vigil.
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open all night, as for business; providing services, accommodations, etc., at all hours of the night.
an all-night restaurant.
Etymology
Origin of all-night
First recorded in 1520–30
Example Sentences
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As activists gather beneath tarpaulin sheets in New Delhi, often holding all-night political debates, singing or reciting poetry, delivery drivers from online platforms weave through the barricades.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
After Mexico’s stunning 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday—its first in a World Cup elimination match in 40 years—more than one million people took to the capital’s streets for an all-night fiesta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Following Cher's birth, Holt struggled financially as a waitress at an all-night diner.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2024
Meanwhile, efforts to transform cities into all-night zones have – in some cases - proved disappointing.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2024
“Not here. He went out again last night. Here is a dollar. Run to the all-night market, and buy us some milk before you go to school.”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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