all nighter

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or all-night·er (ôl''tər)
n. Informal
A project or event lasting all through the night, especially an intense bout of study or work: pulled an all nighter to finish the assignment on time.



1. n. something that lasts all night, like a party or study session.  After an all-nighter studying, I couldn't keep my eyes open for the test.
2. n. a place of business that is open all night.  We stopped at an allnighter for a cup of coffee.
3. n. a person who often stays up all night.  I'm no all-nighter. I need my beauty sleep, for sure.

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IN BRIEF: Something (as a party or a study session) that lasts until the following morning.

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