nightlife

noun

night·​life ˈnīt-ˌlīf How to pronounce nightlife (audio)
: the activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-seekers at night (as in nightclubs)
also : establishments providing nightlife

Examples of nightlife in a Sentence

The city is famous for its nightlife.
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Each provides unique views of the city and signature drinks that capture the essence of Madrid’s dynamic nightlife. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Tempe is one of ASU's buzziest bars, in part for its place in the nightlife scene. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024 This popular city beach turns into a heavily populated nightlife area due to the surrounding hotels and restaurants — but just a 25-minute drive from the resort will get you to the turquoise blue waters of the Mediterranean at Es Trenc beach. Shea Peters, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024 The two concepts will merge, incorporating Roasted's all-day brunch into Flavor 90s' nightlife entertainment. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightlife 

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightlife was in 1852

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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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