late-night
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of late-night
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The food changes night to night, but the consistent thread is that Sylvia has little awareness of the experience of these late-night episodes.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
The Welsh Rugby Union, which owns and operates the Principality Stadium, previously indicated it would be delighted to host the fight and confirmed a late-night finish would not be a dealbreaker.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
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
Daytime and late-night talk shows have long operated under a “bona fide news program” exemption that shielded them from the equal time rule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Here’s one I heard on one of the American late-night shows. Why did the bicycle fall down?”
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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