All-nighter
something that lasts, is available, or is open for business throughout the night:
The poker game turned into an all-nighter. Are any of the grocery stores all-nighters?
an act of staying up all night, as to study or finish a task:
I had to pull an all-nighter to get the paper done on time.
Contemporary Examples
Without thinking twice, she remembers, Boyah would agree to work a weekend, pull an all-nighter, or travel a great distance.
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This seemed to augur the perfect result, close enough for some drama but with enough separation to avoid an all-nighter.
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It was April 3, 2012, and Michael Slaby was pulling his second all-nighter in a row.
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Historical Examples
You’ve been married thirteen years, and I suppose Lyster has always been what he calls an all-nighter.
Ancestors Gertrude Atherton
noun
an entertainment, such as a pop concert or film screening, that lasts all night
Related Terms
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