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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From exciting nightlife to unique local experiences, Vancouver has no shortage of entertainment options. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Kyoto for Nightlife and Matcha Kyoto is home to a dynamic nightlife scene. Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 Surf and play in Tamarindo with its golden beaches and lively nightlife. AFAR Media, 8 July 2025 The sound led to a white Art Deco building near Seventh Avenue and Van Buren Street, where Club Contact, a nightlife mainstay for Phoenix’s creative youth, began to fill with bodies and heat. Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nightlife

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 14 Jul. 2025.

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