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

Since starting the walk club, Peralta Hernandez has also developed a 21-plus nightlife group called Girlie Afters, which is hosting its first event Saturday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Many flock to Philadelphia for its urban charm, walkable streets, nightlife and never-ending restaurant scene. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Downtown by day can be fairly tame, but campground nightlife often is not. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

But last week, the police clamped down on Tehran’s Sanayi Avenue, a popular destination for nightlife and street culture. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightlife

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