: 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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The report notes that cities with strong nightlife, influencer communities, and tech adoption tend to dominate spending.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
There are locals looking for more comfortable areas to sit and consume or just be, and Romans from other neighborhoods wanting a more contemporary nightlife experience.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
The region brings in millions of tourists every year and is known for its nightlife, beaches and coastal landscape.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
The neighborhood is known for eclectic nightlife, casual dining, chic boutiques, and vintage clothing stores.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
There are locals looking for more comfortable areas to sit and consume or just be, and Romans from other neighborhoods wanting a more contemporary nightlife experience.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
The region brings in millions of tourists every year and is known for its nightlife, beaches and coastal landscape.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
The neighborhood is known for eclectic nightlife, casual dining, chic boutiques, and vintage clothing stores.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nightlife
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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