school night
Britishnoun
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any night of the week that precedes a day of school
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humorous any night of the week that precedes a day of work
Example Sentences
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It presents an issue for England's young fans, with parents debating how best to follow the game on what will be a school night for many children.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
I’m half expecting my mom at my door, telling me that it’s a school night and it’s time to hang up and get some sleep.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026
My only warning: Don’t start this book on a school night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
That means they end too late for many kids to stay up, especially on a school night.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 27, 2022
The dead rodent reminds me that it’s a school night and I should be home by now, sleeping in my vanilla rotten-corpse room.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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