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Meaning of night owl

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

night owl

Pronunciation:/ˈnaɪt aʊl//ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/

noun

Definitions

  1. An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.

  2. One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

    Synonyms:night personnighthawk
    Antonyms:day larkearly birdlarkmorning person
  3. A musical instrument which imitates an owl's hoot, consisting of a receptacle partly filled with water and a mouthpiece that is blown into.