overnight

/ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/
noun
  1. A period of one night, especially for travel or stay.
    • The overnight from New York to Chicago was comfortable.
    • We booked an overnight at a bed and breakfast.
    • She needed an overnight to recover from the long flight.
adjective
  1. Lasting or intended for one night.
    • The overnight train arrived in the city at 6 a.m.
    • They booked an overnight stay at the cabin.
    • She packed an overnight bag with just the essentials.
  2. Happening very quickly or suddenly.
    • The company saw an overnight success with its new product.
    • The storm caused overnight flooding in the low-lying areas.
    • It was an overnight sensation that no one predicted.
adverb
  1. During or for the duration of the night.
    • We stayed overnight at a small hotel near the airport.
    • She left the dough to rise overnight on the kitchen counter.
    • The package will be delivered overnight if you choose express shipping.
  2. Very quickly; suddenly, as if in a single night.
    • The singer became famous overnight after her video went viral.
    • The town changed overnight when the factory closed down.
    • You can't expect to learn a language overnight.
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