nightlife

noun

night·​life ˈnīt-ˌlīf How to pronounce nightlife (audio)
: 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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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightlife was in 1852

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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.

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