late-night
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of late-night
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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To them, Hargitay was, prima facie, the least challenging choice amid polarizing comedians and a shrinking roster of late-night hosts.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Earlier this year, former CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert also canceled the airing of an interview with Talarico on his show after the network’s legal team expressed concern about blowback from the FCC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Kimmel noted that for more than 20 years, he and other late-night hosts interviewed political candidates, including Trump, without any fuss.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
The schedulers saved Week 1’s best matchup for last, giving the nation a late-night peek at two programs with new coaches promising hope and change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
I’m working my way up to the late-night gig that he has right now.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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