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

The booming environment extended to every facet of Kansas City life, from local business to commerce and nightlife, proving even during difficult periods Kansas City found a way to persevere. — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Here, fat-tire bicycles seem to outnumber cars, hours are measured in sunscreen applications and tugs on fishing lines, and island nightlife belongs to nesting sea turtles. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

What replaces the bar stool matters for nightlife operators, fitness brands, dating apps and anyone trying to build a business around how twentysomethings socialize. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

In Dayton, Ohio, four people were injured in a shooting on the evening of July 3 in the Oregon District, a neighborhood known for nightlife and restaurants, according to a statement from the Oregon District Business Association. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 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