night job

A "night job" refers to work conducted during nighttime hours, often outside the typical daytime schedule, and can include various occupations.

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Definition

B2Employment

(general)Work performed during evening or overnight hours, often differing from the standard daytime schedule.

Example

  • She works a night job as a security guard at the mall.
  • Many hospitals require nurses to take on night jobs to ensure 24-hour care.

C1Employment

(general)An additional occupation undertaken alongside a primary daytime job, typically for extra income, conducted during the night.

Example

  • He took a night job bartending to help pay off his student loans.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "night job":

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