: 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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InSo, a new Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with a hopping nightlife, has burst onto the vibrant Las Colinas scene.
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Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
People don’t move to Carroll County for the nightlife.
—Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Luray isn’t known for its nightlife, but the Pepto pink Page Theater, with its distinctive themed screening rooms, makes movie night all the more fun.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
People don’t move to Carroll County for the nightlife.
—Randy Linville, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Luray isn’t known for its nightlife, but the Pepto pink Page Theater, with its distinctive themed screening rooms, makes movie night all the more fun.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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