Collocation
late night
happening or done very late in the evening or during the night
Definition
'late night' is a common English collocation. happening or done very late in the evening or during the night
late-night + noun
“We grabbed a late-night snack after the movie.”
Examples
- We grabbed a late-night snack after the movie.
- He made a late-night call to check if she got home safely.
- The café stays open for late-night customers on weekends.
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- I cannot focus after a late-night study session.
- Their late-night conversation kept me awake for hours.
- She complained about late-night noise coming from the upstairs apartment.
- The hotel offers late-night room service for travelers arriving after midnight.
- The deadline led to too many late-night emails and rushed decisions.
- A late-night storm knocked out the power across the neighborhood.
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