morning after
Americannoun
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a period, as in the morning, when the aftereffects of excessive self-indulgence during the previous evening are felt, especially the aftereffects of excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages.
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a moment or period of realization in which the consequences of an earlier ill-advised action are recognized or brought home to one.
Etymology
Origin of morning after
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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It's the morning after the night before on Manchester's famous Curry Mile.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Then, one morning after finishing a class at the Southern California Regional Occupational Center in Torrance, Anderson saw a Post-It note on a bulletin board that caught his attention.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Streeting met the prime minister in No 10 Downing Street for less than 20 minutes on Wednesday morning, after days of intense speculation that he is preparing a bid to replace him.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The morning after the 2019 Emmy Awards, Anna Konkle was driving to work when she got a concerning call from her father.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
She explained about the turtles, their life cycle, and our walks along the beach up until the morning after the storm.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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