night office

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. the office for matins.

Word History and Origins

Origin of night office¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

The concept is widely believed to have been coined by London shop owner Susie Faux in the 1970s and took off in 1985, when American fashion designer Donna Karan launched a seven-piece collection that, according to Vogue, could “take a woman from day to night, office to party.”

From Washington Post

"Strength and seduction," Wu said backstage, explaining how his "triple threat clothes" can go from day to night, office to dinner, and one season to the next.

From Los Angeles Times

In a spoof of the romantic ballad "Tonight" from "West Side Story," Leno, who was backstage at the "Tonight" show on the West Coast, and Fallon, in his "Late Night" office in Manhattan, serenaded each other by cellphone.

From Seattle Times

This weekend, Parisians will be able to see works including "Conference at Night," "Office at Night" and "Soir Bleu" in the darkest hours of the night.

From New York Times

Can't wait to get back to the 'Late Night' office and celebrate!

From Reuters