all-nighter
|all-night-er|
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/ˌɔːlˈnaɪtər/
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/ˌɔːlˈnaɪtə/
overnight activity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'all-nighter' originates from the English phrase 'all night,' where 'all' meant 'entire' and 'night' referred to the period of darkness.
Historical Evolution
'all night' transformed into the colloquial term 'all-nighter' in the 20th century, emphasizing activities lasting the entire night.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any activity lasting all night, but it has evolved to commonly refer to study or work sessions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an event or activity that lasts throughout the night, especially a study session or work period.
I pulled an all-nighter to finish my project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45