: the activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-seekers at night (as in nightclubs)
also
: establishments providing nightlife
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The city is famous for its nightlife.
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The rule changes come after city commissioners were concerned by two shootings that occurred recently near nightlife spots downtown and on the beach.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The adults-only, all-inclusive resort celebrates Mexican culture at every turn, from what’s on your plate at the four restaurants to the entertainment and nightlife options.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Held at The Hole, the contemporary art gallery on La Brea Avenue, the celebration showcased the debut of Salomon’s new XT-Whisper sneaker while drawing a crowd that reflected the city’s music, fashion and nightlife scenes.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026
The area, once home to a vibrant Black community known as Freedman’s Town, is now a mix of residential and commercial high-rise towers, pulsing nightlife and pricey townhomes.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The adults-only, all-inclusive resort celebrates Mexican culture at every turn, from what’s on your plate at the four restaurants to the entertainment and nightlife options.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Held at The Hole, the contemporary art gallery on La Brea Avenue, the celebration showcased the debut of Salomon’s new XT-Whisper sneaker while drawing a crowd that reflected the city’s music, fashion and nightlife scenes.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026
The area, once home to a vibrant Black community known as Freedman’s Town, is now a mix of residential and commercial high-rise towers, pulsing nightlife and pricey townhomes.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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