date night

[deyt nahyt]

noun

1. an evening social date on which a married or long-term couple go out together.

   I enjoy a once-a-week date night with my husband.

2. a night of the week on which it is usual or customary for couples to go out on a date.

   Saturday night is date night.

Word History and Origins

Origin of date night¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

But, I pondered, it was still less than we spent on date night at our neighborhood Thai place.

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She says sometimes a so-called date night "where you're sat across the table with the person you live with and trying to come up with something new to say" can be intense, so another person can help provide a new conversation starter or a fresh perspective.

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I brought my whole self everywhere: to work, to bedtime, to date night.

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Listening to music in the shower before date night helps wash away the workday.

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It’s definitely a unique experience that might not be right for everyone, but is great for gathering with friends, date night or just adventuring in a new city.

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