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
The team gathered for a movie night, watching Step Up - a noughties film about an underdog dancer having his day on the big stage - on the projector at their base.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
"I am heartbroken every Monday night watching the lies."
From Salon ● Sep. 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
I mean, I keep trying anyway, mostly for the Life Experience, but also because I highly doubt Lin-Manuel Miranda stayed in his dorm all night watching YouTube and throwing away his shot.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
