: 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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The relentless energy of its production mirrors the vibrant nightlife of Miami, where Latin rhythms dominate.
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The metrics included New Year’s Eve popularity, legality of fireworks, duration of fireworks shows, fine dining availability, restaurant and taxi fare costs, crime rate, nightlife options and music venues.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
And resident concerns go beyond the duller nightlife.
—Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
To ring in the new year, Icelanders gather around neighborhood bonfires, set off fireworks, and take full advantage of the nightlife in Reykjavik (though there will be a moment of calmness from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. as everyone watches the TV show Áramótaskaupið).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The metrics included New Year’s Eve popularity, legality of fireworks, duration of fireworks shows, fine dining availability, restaurant and taxi fare costs, crime rate, nightlife options and music venues.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
And resident concerns go beyond the duller nightlife.
—Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
To ring in the new year, Icelanders gather around neighborhood bonfires, set off fireworks, and take full advantage of the nightlife in Reykjavik (though there will be a moment of calmness from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. as everyone watches the TV show Áramótaskaupið).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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