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 Lighthouse, a sibling of an iconic Hermosa beach jazz venue that’s drawn big names for 77 years, will open at Pacific City in Huntington Beach this summer, pairing live music and nightlife with a food-and-drink lineup designed for the coast. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

That’s in addition to other criteria like food, museums and nightlife, parks, affordability, happiness and the quality of life. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026

Further south in Reggio Calabria, nightlife takes on a more underground, creative edge. —Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

Queen City Quarter struggles despite rebrand The evictions are the latest issue for the uptown complex that was once a popular destination for Charlotte nightlife. —Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightlife

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