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Definition of overnight - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
time periodduring the night
- He left the city overnight..
2.
speedoccurring very quickly or suddenly
- She became famous overnight.
Adjective
1.
durationlasting for or extending over one night
- The overnight trip was exhausting but rewarding..
2.
timelasting or operating through the whole night
- The overnight diner is open 24 hours.
3.
travelinvolving a stay overnight
- We packed for the overnight camping trip.
4.
sudden changehappening very quickly or suddenly
- Her fame was an overnight sensation..
Noun
1.
travelstay or visit lasting one night
- We booked an overnight at the hotel.
2.
deliveryUS items delivered or completed during the nightUS
- The package was sent as an overnight.
3.
television ratingsTECH. UK viewership ratings published the morning after broadcastTECH. UK
- The show received high overnights.
Expressions with overnight
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achieve success very quickly and unexpectedly
The band became a success overnight after their first hit.
achieve sudden popularity or success very quickly
The song became an overnight hit after its release.
rapid achievement of fame or success
Her first novel turned her into an overnight success.
express that important changes need time and do not happen quickly
Things won't change overnight, so be patient with the process.
achieve sudden popularity or success quickly
The new song became a hit overnight.
gain sudden widespread fame or attention quickly
The video went viral and became a sensation overnight.
something that gains sudden popularity
The new app was an overnight sensation, with millions of downloads in a week.
gain fame very quickly and unexpectedly
She became famous overnight after her video went viral.
become very different in a single night or quickly
People can change overnight after a big event.
take place very quickly
Success doesn't happen overnight; it takes time and effort.
bag for clothes and toiletries for one night
She packed her overnight bag for the trip.
small suitcase for overnight trips
She packed her overnight case for the weekend trip.
delivery service that ships items overnight
The company offers overnight delivery for urgent packages.
place to stay and sleep for one or more nights
The conference organizers arranged overnight accommodation for all the speakers.
diaper with extra absorbency for nighttime
The overnight diaper kept the baby dry all night.
diaper designed for overnight use
She put an overnight nappy on the baby before bedtime.
person who becomes famous very quickly
She became an overnight star after her first movie.
oatmeal made by soaking oats in liquid overnight
I prepared overnight oats with almond milk and berries.
Origin of overnight
Middle English, over (above) + night (night)
Terms with overnight included in their meaning
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hotel accommodation
room in a hotel for guests to sleep overnight
leisure travel
staying outside overnight for fun, usually in a tent
accommodation
small lodging offering overnight stay and breakfast
stay overnight
stay at a place for the whole night
news
summary of overnight events
cosmetics
moisturizing cream applied before sleep for overnight skin care
overnight
staying out all night and returning the next day
overnight staff
porter on duty during nighttime hours
overnight
spend the night at a place away from home
overnight stay
spend the night at a place other than one's own home
journey
interrupt a trip temporarily, often overnight
accommodation
tax charged to visitors staying overnight
waiting
wait or queue overnight for something
hygiene
diaper for overnight use to prevent leaks
accommodation
stay overnight for convenience or necessity
sudden change
experience an unexpected change overnight
business sector
group of businesses that run places where travelers stay overnight
travel
overnight airplane flight
time
overnight throughout the night
public house
place providing alcoholic beverages, often meals, sometimes overnight stay historically
camping ride
carrying gear on a bicycle for overnight trips
overnight stay
place where you sleep for one night
healthcare
patient receiving treatment without staying overnight
social event
social gathering where participants wear pajamas and often stay overnight
Examples of overnight in a sentence
The snow fell overnight. The company grew overnight into a major player. The technology spread overnight across the globe. They took an overnight bus to the city. The overnight stay was unexpectedly pleasant. We booked an overnight train to the city.
The overnight shift starts at 10 PM. She booked an overnight train to Glasgow. The hospital arranged an overnight stay for him. The overnight change in weather surprised everyone. The company saw overnight success with their new product. The overnight at the cabin was refreshing. They planned an overnight to the countryside. The overnight arrived earlier than expected. We offer overnight for urgent documents. The network celebrated the strong overnights. Producers were thrilled with the overnights.
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- French:pendant la nuit, d'une nuit, ...
- German:über Nacht, nächtlich, ...
- Italian:durante la notte, notturno, ...
- Spanish:durante la noche, nocturno, ...
- Portuguese:durante a noite, de uma noite, ...
- Chinese:一夜之间, 过夜的, ...
- Japanese:一晩中, 一晩の, ...
- Arabic:لَيْلًا, لَيْلِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:בַּלַּיְלָה, לֵילִי, ...
- Russian:ночью, ночной, ...
- Ukrainian:за ніч, на ніч, ...
- Hindi:रात भर, रात भर का, ...
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