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

In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025

Spooky season is officially in full swing and Nashville's nightlife scene is getting a haunted makeover with Halloween pop-up bars transforming familiar haunts into eerie, immersive experiences. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025

Spilling the Sweet Southern Hospitality Vegas, brace yourself – Charleston’s hottest nightlife crew is clocking in for a show-stopping shift with Republic-level revelry. —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025

Set in 1996, Marc Ribó is the resident DJ at Amnesia, one of Ibiza’s most legendary clubs, as the island rises to global fame as the epicenter of nightlife. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025

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