: 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 appointment of Wyatt, who has long worked alongside venture capital and private equity in the hospitality and nightlife sectors, follows the implosion of Electric Zoo after its chaotic 2023 edition, a year after the festival’s acquisition by Avant Gardner.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2024
Dubbed the ‘Newest Capital of Nordic Cool’, the quirky city offers unique character with floating saunas, green spaces, museums, artsy communities, diverse architecture, international cuisine, wild swimming spots and a dynamic nightlife scene.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Kim Kwang-ho, former chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, was the most senior police officer among more than 20 police and government officials indicted over the crush in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut to liquor tax Wednesday as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune Asia, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2024
Dubbed the ‘Newest Capital of Nordic Cool’, the quirky city offers unique character with floating saunas, green spaces, museums, artsy communities, diverse architecture, international cuisine, wild swimming spots and a dynamic nightlife scene.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Kim Kwang-ho, former chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, was the most senior police officer among more than 20 police and government officials indicted over the crush in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut to liquor tax Wednesday as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune Asia, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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