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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Finding bar owners from the heyday of lesbian nightlife was tricky, as many have moved away or died. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The other, dubbed the Entertainment District Unit, places more police in uptown during peak nightlife hours when most crimes are likely to occur at or near bars and nightclubs. Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025 Venture outside the theme parks to explore downtown Orlando, which is teeming with eclectic galleries, colorful murals, and a vibrant nightlife scene. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 Investigators believe that one person was targeted in a large crowd of people during the incident, which took place in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Montgomery. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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