date night
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of date night
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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They’re reclaiming date night, saying no to schlepping to 17 different after-school activities and making peace with dirty dishes in the sink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
When Reynolds and Lively want a date night or need to head to events such as the Met Gala, they can crash at their lavish pied-à-terre in Manhattan.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
Sean, who works for a bespoke electronic firm, said he was out with his wife Sara on a date night when he realised the numbers had come in.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
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 ● Dec. 22, 2025
On date night, I got home from school and spent a solid two hours getting dressed.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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