: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Every late-night delivery order, every medical co-pay, every gambling deposit or political donation is, in principle, visible to the model.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
With that heat and humidity building ahead of an approaching cold front, thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon into late night.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
As previously reported, the other late-night shows will cede the spotlight to The Late Show on Colbert’s final night, with both Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel airing repeats on May 21.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Every late-night delivery order, every medical co-pay, every gambling deposit or political donation is, in principle, visible to the model.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
Post-gambling, -dancing, or -concert, you’ll be set with late night eats like Zhen Bang Noodle & Sushi or Wahlburgers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
With that heat and humidity building ahead of an approaching cold front, thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon into late night.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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