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

Smack in the center of the city and within walking distance of the old palaces like Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung, Jongno has a decades long history as a gay nightlife hub (Friends is one of South Korea’s oldest gay bars, established in 2004, according to its Instagram). —Anton Hur, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

Also, much of the city’s entertainment is already inside, from Broadway-caliber shows and over-the-top casinos to sprawling spas, luxury shopping, celebrity-chef restaurants, and massive nightlife venues. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

The comfort food leans heavily on paprika, and the nightlife stretches well past sunrise. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026

If nightlife is your thing, the bars and restaurants of South Beach are a 30-minute ride away, and Aventura Mall, the largest mall in Florida, is just three miles from the resort. —Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightlife

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