late-night
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of late-night
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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KT Tunstall first appeared at the Fringe nearly 30 years ago, in a late-night session at the Gilded Balloon.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
On Saturday, Translink apologised after rail passengers were left stranded on a platform when a late-night train arrived into Newry station - which was already shut for the night.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
A House report concluded Edwards sent late-night messages, commented on staffers’ weight and spent thousands of dollars on gifts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The former stand-up comedian recently purchased a portion of CBS’s late-night block earlier this year, taking over the time slot for the 2026-2027 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
“We’re going to work now,” Bobby said dismissively to Benko, as he was eating a large late-night room service dinner.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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