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

Jakarta, the soaring capital of the expansive system of islands that comprise Indonesia, is quietly becoming a nightlife and gastronomic capital of Southeast Asia. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Black entrepreneurs provided groceries, insurance, banking, clothing, entertainment, and nightlife. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025

These gatherings have become essential to Philadelphia’s nightlife scene, offering spaces where Black creatives and community members can connect authentically. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025

From art and music at the museum to Oktoberfest beers and block parties, the calendar is stacked with events that range from family-friendly to nightlife-ready. —Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 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