all–night

adjective \ˈȯl-ˈnīt\

: open for business throughout the night

: lasting throughout the night

Full Definition of ALL-NIGHT

: lasting throughout the night <an all–night poker game>

: open throughout the night <an all–night diner>

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1886

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