late-night

American  

[leyt-nahyt] / ˈleɪtˌnaɪt /

adjective

1. of or occurring late at night.

   a late-night TV talk show.

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Etymology

Origin of late-night

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

As he later testified before the House Select Committee on Assassination, “I sort of crawfished a little. I seen too many late-night movies where they make you an offer you can’t refuse, and you jump up and shout out, ‘Absolutely, no,’ and you may never leave the place.”

From Slate

It is the sort of thing late-night comedians caricature when they want to illustrate unimaginative gift-giving.

From The Wall Street Journal

They wanted the U.S. technical experts to take a late-night flight on a military plane and then drive to a remote area.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Scott’s writer finds that DOGE—remember that?—contains the letters G-O-D, illustrating why filmmakers should avoid topical references of the kind found in late-night comedy; they’re likely to be out of date before anyone sees the film.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a longtime congressman, announced Thursday on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show that he is running for governor.

From Los Angeles Times