late-night
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of late-night
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Dr. Dadigiri acknowledges that late night snacking is common, especially after long and stressful days, and says she can relate.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Kimmel has continued his jokes at the president’s expense in his late night monologues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The former US ambassador was spotted urinating in a street in Notting Hill, west London after a late night visit to the home of former Conservative chancellor George Osborne.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Colbert was also a target of President Trump, who frequently groused on social media about the harsh treatment he gets from late night hosts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
And there she found him with Nestor’s lad in the late night at rest under the portico of Menelaos, the famous king.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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