Overnight
(adverb)
- During or for the duration of the night.
- During or for the length of a single night and the following day.
- Happening suddenly or unexpectedly.
Origin:
From over- + night, meaning 'during the course of a single night'.
Examples:
- We decided to stay overnight in the hotel and continue our journey in the morning.
- The package will be shipped overnight and should arrive by 10am tomorrow.
- The company experienced an overnight surge in popularity after a viral video was shared on social media.