all-nighter

[ awl-nahy-ter ]

noun

, Informal.

1. something that lasts, is available, or is open for business throughout the night:

   The poker game turned into an all-nighter. Are any of the grocery stores all-nighters?

2. an act of staying up all night, as to study or finish a task:

   I had to pull an all-nighter to get the paper done on time.

all-nighter

/ ˌɔːlˈnaɪtə /

noun

1. an entertainment, such as a pop concert or film screening, that lasts all night

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-nighter¹

1890–95; all night + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Without thinking twice, she remembers, Boyah would agree to work a weekend, pull an all-nighter, or travel a great distance.

From The Daily Beast

Ojile likens it to chronic sleep deprivation: An occasional all-nighter is rough, but you bounce back.

From The Daily Beast

It was April 3, 2012, and Michael Slaby was pulling his second all-nighter in a row.

From The Daily Beast

This seemed to augur the perfect result, close enough for some drama but with enough separation to avoid an all-nighter.

From The Daily Beast

You've been married thirteen years, and I suppose Lyster has always been what he calls an all-nighter.

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