date night

American  

[deyt nahyt] / ˈdeɪt ˌnaɪt /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of date night

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

When he prepares for a date night with his wife, he pictures putting down his phone and focusing on listening to her talk and making her laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal

They gush about the time they’ve spent together in fabric stores and flooring supply shops as if they were dimly lighted restaurants primed for date night.

From Los Angeles Times

“If grandparents have the means to help financially, offering to pay for a babysitter, date night, meal-delivery service or, as they get older, activities or a week of summer camp could provide a significant relief to your adult children.”

From MarketWatch

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

From Salon

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.

From BBC