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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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
It was a school night in 1982 when musician Frank Zappa jostled his 13-year-old daughter awake.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
Underage workers are not allowed to work more than three hours on a school night, more than eight hours on a nonschool day, or more than 18 hours total a week.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2022
Offer Saturday school, night school and summer school to students that need additional support.
From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2022
He did everything he usually did on a school night, except he did it more quietly.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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