: 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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That’s because an indefinite 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed on downtown Los Angeles following days of immigration enforcement demonstrations has turned this nightlife hub into a practical ghost town.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
With its opulent resorts, over-the-top casinos, and thriving nightlife scene, Las Vegas is a perennial hit with travelers.
—Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The company also said that spending on experiences and nightlife accounts for 12 percent of tourism sales, its highest point in a half-decade.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
His brother Carter Thicke, son Julian Fuego, Gianni Harrell and longtime friend Usher served as groomsmen, and the ceremony was officiated by nightlife impresario Richie Akiva.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
With its opulent resorts, over-the-top casinos, and thriving nightlife scene, Las Vegas is a perennial hit with travelers.
—Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The company also said that spending on experiences and nightlife accounts for 12 percent of tourism sales, its highest point in a half-decade.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
His brother Carter Thicke, son Julian Fuego, Gianni Harrell and longtime friend Usher served as groomsmen, and the ceremony was officiated by nightlife impresario Richie Akiva.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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