overnight

[ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt]

overnight Definition

• 1. happening or done during the night or a very short time
• 2. staying for one night only

Using overnight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overnight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The package will be delivered overnight.

• Example

  We had an overnight stay in Paris.

• Example

  The company became an overnight success.

• Example

  The temperature dropped overnight.

overnight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overnight

• nightlong
• immediate
• instant
• sudden
• all-night

Antonyms for overnight

• slow
• gradual
• long-term

Phrases with overnight

• overnight bag

  a small suitcase or bag containing the necessary items for an overnight stay

  Example

  I packed my overnight bag with a change of clothes and toiletries.

• overnight sensation

  a person or thing that becomes famous or successful very quickly

  Example

  The band became an overnight sensation after their first album was released.

• overnight oats

  a type of no-cook oatmeal that is prepared the night before and eaten cold in the morning

  Example

  I like to make overnight oats with almond milk and fresh fruit for a quick and healthy breakfast.

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Summary: overnight in Brief

The term 'overnight' [ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt] refers to something happening or done during the night or a very short time. It can also mean staying for one night only, as in 'We had an overnight stay in Paris.' The phrase 'overnight sensation' refers to a person or thing that becomes famous or successful very quickly. 'Overnight' can also be used to describe food, such as 'overnight oats,' which are prepared the night before and eaten cold in the morning.