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overnighter

noun
over·​night·​er | \ ˌō-vər-ˈnī-tər How to pronounce overnighter (audio) \

Definition of overnighter

2 : an overnight trip
3 : a person who stays overnight

Examples of overnighter in a Sentence

He is on an overnighter. You should pack an overnighter. Overnighters will appreciate the area's fine hotels.
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Some facilities allow overnighters to tour the lantern rooms atop towers. Erin Williams, Twin Cities, "Beacons of possibility: Light stations offer accommodations to travelers across the country," 1 Sep. 2019 Some facilities allow overnighters to tour the lantern rooms atop towers. Erin Williams, chicagotribune.com, "Beacons of possibility: Light stations offer accommodations to travelers across the country," 29 Aug. 2019 Some facilities allow overnighters to tour the lantern rooms atop towers. Erin Williams, Washington Post, "Beacons of possibility: Light stations offer accommodations to travelers across the country," 23 Aug. 2019 At Del Valle, an overnighter costs $100 a night with a two-night minimum stay on weekends, the standard across Northern California. Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Camping Cabins are a game-changer at Bay Area parks," 11 Aug. 2019 Some bypass Dog Lake and continue beyond, 6.1 miles one way from the trailhead, to Young Lakes, 9,883 feet, for an overnighter. Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Yosemite’s high country finally opens to camping, hiking," 17 July 2019 Whenever my family is looking for a quick overnighter, our first choice is always Monterey. Sunset Staff, Sunset, "Eat This Burger, Ogle These Dogs, and 8 Other Things You Should See & Do This Week," 22 Jan. 2018 In recent years, however, this shapeshifting town has slowly reinvented itself as a charming place to spend a day or two—with great restaurants, adorable boutique hotels for overnighters, and of course, plenty of witchy history. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Best Day Trips From Boston," 9 Aug. 2018 With a comfortable load range from 25 to 40 pounds, the Atmos AG 50 is also a versatile option that works equally well for overnighters and longer, multiday trips. Wes Siler, Outside Online, "Plan Your First Backpacking Trip," 13 June 2018

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First Known Use of overnighter

1949, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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overnighter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of overnighter

: an overnight trip
: a person who stays somewhere overnight