late-night
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of late-night
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Late night legend David Letterman was an anchor of the CBS lineup for over two decades, and he can’t keep quiet about what he’s seeing from the network’s news division.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
"Late night shows are a staple of American TV in the same way British television would look odd without soaps or afternoon quizzes," she says.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
Late night funnyman Greg Gutfeld, meanwhile, continues to trump his network rivals on a nightly basis, earning an average of 2.2 million viewers.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Late night, the Comedy Store unveiled an admirable Original Room re-creation complete with jazzy piano.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2023
Late night shows returned on Monday night for their first broadcasts since May, after a five-month writers’ strike ended last week.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2023
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