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overnighter

[ oh-ver-nahy-ter ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈnaɪ tər /
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noun
an overnight stay or trip.
a traveler or visitor making an overnight stay.
something serving overnight travel, as a special train or an overnight bag.
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Origin of overnighter

First recorded in 1955–60; overnight + -er1

Words nearby overnighter

overmuch, over my dead body, overnice, overnight, overnight bag, overnighter, overnight telegram, overnutrition, over one's head, overoptimism, overoptimistic
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Words related to overnighter

equipment, gear, luggage, paraphernalia, accoutrements, bags, belongings, effects, impedimenta, parcels, slough, suitcases, things, tote, trappings, carry-on, tote bag, two-suiter, overnight case

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