night watch
noun
a watch or guard kept during the night.
night watching
-
a word derived from
night watch.
Example Sentences
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YouTube under the covers at night, watching hamster videos on school-issued Chromebooks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
When I try to locate the turning point, I am taken back to a fateful night watching “Final Destination 3” with some peers.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2025
The 44-year-old has had insomnia since childhood when Louise would stay up all night watching "terrible American crime dramas" with her mum because she couldn't sleep.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024
Brock Purdy, who became an MVP favorite with a sensational stretch during a six-game winning streak, threw four interceptions and finished the night watching from the sideline after getting banged up.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
“Some of your other friends saw some before they left. Your friend Farooq practically camped in here last night, watching DVD after DVD with me,” Dad says proudly.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
