Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-nighter
noun
/ɔːlˈnaɪtə/
Definition
A period of staying awake all night, typically to study or work.
Examples
- She pulled an all-nighter to finish her thesis before the deadline.
- The students often have to do all-nighters before finals.
- During the winter break, they planned an all-nighter to play video games.
Meaning
The term ‘all-nighter’ refers to the act of engaging in an activity throughout the night without sleeping, often associated with studying for exams or completing projects.
Synonyms
- night study
- overnighter
- study session
