overnight
/ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/
noun
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.