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

Current nightlife venues along Del Paso Boulevard include The Rink Studios, Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo and King Cong Brewing Company. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Unlike traditional nightlife settings, Where To Find Us was designed to create an environment where attendees feel comfortable approaching new people. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Co-founder Ray Bobbitt, a local face of the project, has floated the idea of razing the former A’s ballpark and replacing it with a smaller stadium, plus a hotel, retail storefronts and nightlife venues, in addition to housing. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Short North Arts District Filled with galleries, boutiques, murals, and nightlife, the Short North Arts District is the city’s creative backbone. — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 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