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overnighter
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overnighter
(noun)
overnighter
/ˌoʊvɚ
ˈ
naɪtɚ/
noun
plural
overnighters
overnighter
/ˌoʊvɚ
ˈ
naɪtɚ/
noun
plural
overnighters
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERNIGHTER
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a
:
an overnight trip
He is on an
overnighter
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b
:
overnight bag
You should pack an
overnighter
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2
:
a person who stays somewhere overnight
Overnighters
will appreciate the area's fine hotels.
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