Late night

Meaning: This means that the time is after the expected or usual bedtime. It's like saying, I stayed up late last night and watched a movie.

Choice of Words: Late is an adjective that means after the expected or usual time. Night is a noun that refers to the period of time between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, "Late night" describes a period of time that is after the expected or usual bedtime.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• They told stories and sang songs until late at night.
• He watched TV until late at night.
• The diligent student studied late into the night.
• He stayed up late into the night playing.
• Late night.
• The train was late because of the rain.
• The train arrived late at the station.
• We should hurry or we'll be late.
• Wolf realized mistake too late.
• It's late and you must go to bed now.