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

The buzzy seaside metropolis is famous for its nightlife, but the city is also tied with Melbourne for the highest rating for diversity and inclusivity. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025

Its core business is a real-time marketplace, matching unpredictable demand (from airport trips to nightlife to daily commutes) with flexible supply. —Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

The city commission’s unanimous decision brings further change to downtown nightlife after last month’s approval to require a permit to sell alcohol after midnight. —Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025

Echoing Miami’s pulsing nightlife, guests can head to the Basement on the hotel’s bottom floor and glide around the 2,000-square-foot indoor ice rink to the beats of a DJ and a colorful light show. —Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 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