1
: lasting throughout the night
an all-night poker game
2
: open throughout the night
an all-night diner

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s wedding was an all-night celebration Much like the wedding, the reception took place in Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s home. Emy Lacroix, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Despite internal debates and Democratic opposition, Republicans aim to pass the budget framework quickly, with an all-night voting session likely stretching into the weekend. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 That will entail a lengthy all-night vote — often called a vote-a-rama with consideration of various amendments and procedures — that could drag into the weekend. Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Would fashion set in the image of carbs invigorate some all-night dancing? Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all-night

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-night was in 1810

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“All-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-night. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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