late-night
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of late-night
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
In a late-night social media post, Modi said his cabinet would discuss measures on Friday to speed up court proceedings against those involved in examination leaks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
This works wonders for Jordan Ashley, the founder of Souljourn Yoga Foundation, who took advantage of Bangkok’s late-night spa culture when she was making frequent trips there for work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“I don’t want to keep talking about it,” Meyers admitted during Monday’s “A Closer Look” segment, “but as the host of a late-night comedy show, I am contractually obligated!”
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
As happened very occasionally in these late-night conversations, the cautious, guarded Jesse fell away.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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