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

Whatever fear people had of empty hotel rooms and dead nightlife areas for this World Cup have not been realized. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

For a city often known first for its beaches, nightlife, and warm, sunny weather, the findings highlight just how far the Florida city's dining scene has come. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 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

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