nightlife

noun

night·​life ˈnīt-ˌlīf 

: 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

But the scene Lean Cat, Savage Cat takes you to is underpinned by a research project centered around iconic Berlin trans nightlife figure (and former lover of David Bowie) Romy Haag. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026

In Tokyo, travelers can explore the bustling neighborhoods of Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku, admire cutting-edge architecture, stroll through peaceful Japanese gardens, and experience vibrant nightlife without worrying about personal safety. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

Embracing one of the most influential movements in film history, the book explains its stars in the context of postwar France, a time when nightlife and alcohol were ways to forget the recent German occupation. —Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026

Rigie is the executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, representing thousands of restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues across all five boroughs of New York City. —Andrew Rigie, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightlife

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• loosestrife
• midlife
• midwife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife