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

For the photographer Andrea Martí, who staged the scene inside of a vintage London nightlife hotspot, the point was for her subjects to yearn. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

The most overrated nightlife order, in his opinion, is tequila with soda and lime. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

That night comes the Sports Illustrated party at Cipriani downtown, pitched as the more elevated, VIP nightlife event, with 50 Cent and Diplo performing. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightlife

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife
• knife