: 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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The West Charlotte landmark was once a hub for Black nightlife in Charlotte, both before and after segregation.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
The irony is many of America’s downtowns have come back since that embarrassing time in our history, and while the people and nightlife may be there, the sports franchises are fleeing toward the latest sucker.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The hotel is just steps away from some of São Paulo’s major attractions, including museums, shopping, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Miami’s Upcoming Global Circuit Long the land of Cuban cigars, bachelorette weekends, cruises, Art Basel and big-ticket sports, Miami, also known as the Magic City, is keeping its vibrant nightlife and cultural scene while layering in more formal political and business convenings.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
The irony is many of America’s downtowns have come back since that embarrassing time in our history, and while the people and nightlife may be there, the sports franchises are fleeing toward the latest sucker.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The hotel is just steps away from some of São Paulo’s major attractions, including museums, shopping, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Miami’s Upcoming Global Circuit Long the land of Cuban cigars, bachelorette weekends, cruises, Art Basel and big-ticket sports, Miami, also known as the Magic City, is keeping its vibrant nightlife and cultural scene while layering in more formal political and business convenings.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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