red-eye

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It’s like when you’re on a red-eye flight trying to get some sleep and the person next to you has their reading light on the entire time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

United Airlines has scrapped some red-eye and midweek flights, while Air France is charging business class passengers more to offset the fuel burden of their heavier seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The remaining one is now being shown everywhere – a shocked Andrew leaning back on a car seat, his eyes reflecting the photographers' flashes at night in what's known as the red-eye effect.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Good thing: Though he’s in town to shoot a performance for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” he’s booked on a red-eye flight to Tampa tomorrow for a stadium gig with Wallen the following night.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

“I booked a red-eye for after the party tonight. I'll only be gone two days, and when I get back we'll figure everything out, okay?”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio