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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But the Balearic Island, just off the eastern coast of Spain, has so much more to offer than bass-thumping nightlife, including agritourism, a burgeoning art scene and, of course, 100-plus miles of beaches. Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 The event, conceived by nightlife powerhouse Jake Resnicow, is a vibrant and inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ identity. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025 As Americans travel abroad this summer for music festivals and nightlife, authorities and advocates are warning of a growing threat: needle spiking. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025 Set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, Black Rabbit centers on two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success. Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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