: 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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Nolensville was scored average for cost of living, outdoor activities, nightlife, diversity, weather, and crime and safety.
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
The team is targeting potential locations in the downtown Dallas area to build an arena/hotel/nightlife destination on 35 to 40 acres.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The legendary nightlife scene in Belgrade, Serbia, is the recommendation for party animals in Europe.
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At its best — or worst, depending on the evening — nightlife can feel like a portal to another world.
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
The team is targeting potential locations in the downtown Dallas area to build an arena/hotel/nightlife destination on 35 to 40 acres.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The legendary nightlife scene in Belgrade, Serbia, is the recommendation for party animals in Europe.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
At its best — or worst, depending on the evening — nightlife can feel like a portal to another world.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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