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

Art Basel also unveiled a five-year partnership with members-only app Dorsia, offering exclusive access and experiences, including an Art Basel Afters nightlife program launching in Miami Beach in December. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

Despite robust supply, pricing continues to be high, reflecting sustained demand elasticity and limited alternatives for consumers, particularly for airport and nightlife rides. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025

For me, walking on the beach in the moonlight for a few minutes was more fulfilling than two years of New York City nightlife. —Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025

The legendary nightlife scene in Belgrade, Serbia, is the recommendation for party animals in Europe. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025

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