: 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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Traveling with kids in Miami Beach Miami Beach has more than just nightlife.
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Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The major resorts anchor raucous, nonstop nightlife—live music, rooftop bars, bowling alleys, arcades, and late-night eats.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Foot traffic after sunset is limited to large events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse because there isn't much nightlife nearby.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The major resorts anchor raucous, nonstop nightlife—live music, rooftop bars, bowling alleys, arcades, and late-night eats.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Foot traffic after sunset is limited to large events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse because there isn't much nightlife nearby.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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