night owl
noun
a person who often stays up late at night; nighthawk.
night owls
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pluralof night owl.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Based on questionnaires, 70 were classed as morning larks and 64 were night owls.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Some people are natural early birds, others night owls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
"It's normal for teens to be night owls, so let them catch up on sleep on weekends if they can't get enough sleep during the week because that's likely to be somewhat protective," Casement said.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 7, 2026
The Original Pantry opened in 1924 and built its Los Angeles legacy on its 24-hour service, becoming a familiar haunt for night owls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
At night, owls glided above the countryside, silently searching for furry little meals.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
