: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Built in a converted locker room beneath the bleachers, the club feels like a nightlife hot spot, complete with a DJ spinning in a booth overlooking the bar.
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John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
For the Editors Score, the team behind the list ranks spots based on the local sights, culture, people, food, nightlife, adventure, accessibility, and more, then averages those categories to give it a score.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Rome aglow at night, when the piazzas empty out and the nightlife begins
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Café tables line the streets of Trastevere, known for its traditional trattorias
Fineas Anton/Unsplash
What are the parts of Rome that travelers should know about?
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
Popular Attractions The Florida Keys are packed with attractions highlighting the vibrant nightlife, cultural events, and marine ecosystem.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Riley Strain, 22, a senior, was last seen Friday night by friends at a bar in Nashville’s bustling Broadway area, known for nightlife, Nashville police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Even before the ravages of the pandemic, the number of London’s nightlife venues was in steady decline.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
The hotel at the intersection of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street is across from the Valley Metro light rail, with stops providing access to the Roosevelt Row dining and nightlife corridor and Margaret T. Hance Park, where the March Madness Music Festival is taking place.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
The Riviera Maya in Mexico has long been an unquestionable destination favorite, lined with dozens of beachfront resorts and a lively nightlife scene.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
For the Editors Score, the team behind the list ranks spots based on the local sights, culture, people, food, nightlife, adventure, accessibility, and more, then averages those categories to give it a score.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Rome aglow at night, when the piazzas empty out and the nightlife begins
Getty
Café tables line the streets of Trastevere, known for its traditional trattorias
Fineas Anton/Unsplash
What are the parts of Rome that travelers should know about?
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
Popular Attractions The Florida Keys are packed with attractions highlighting the vibrant nightlife, cultural events, and marine ecosystem.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Riley Strain, 22, a senior, was last seen Friday night by friends at a bar in Nashville’s bustling Broadway area, known for nightlife, Nashville police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
Even before the ravages of the pandemic, the number of London’s nightlife venues was in steady decline.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
The hotel at the intersection of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street is across from the Valley Metro light rail, with stops providing access to the Roosevelt Row dining and nightlife corridor and Margaret T. Hance Park, where the March Madness Music Festival is taking place.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
The Riviera Maya in Mexico has long been an unquestionable destination favorite, lined with dozens of beachfront resorts and a lively nightlife scene.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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