Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
night-owl
Noun
/ˈnaɪt aʊl/
Definition
A person who tends to stay up late at night or is more active during the nighttime hours than during the day.
Examples
- As a night-owl, she often found herself working on her projects long after the sun had set.
- He was such a night-owl that he could not remember the last time he woke up before noon.
- Being a night-owl, she enjoyed the peace and quiet of the late hours to read her favorite books.
Meaning
Night-owl means someone who prefers to be awake during the night, often working, socializing, or engaging in leisure activities during those hours.
Synonyms
- Night person
- Nocturnal
- Evening person
