Thesaurus results for NIGHTCLUBS

nightclubs

noun

plural of nightclub

as in clubs

a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts) decided to go dancing at a local nightclub after the long dinner and movie

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Recent Examples of nightclubs Raman showed up at bars and nightclubs and on college campuses, spreading her call for change at City Hall. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Swap the cocktails for electrolytes, the swanky clothes for athleisure and the nightclubs for sunny public parks. — Alex Harring,brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 This is also an area of nightclubs, rent-by-the-hour karaoke, and entertainment centers. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026 Morning shows looped footage of Guilfoyle’s appearances outside nightclubs, at public events and at a July 4 party where the Greek military arranged a fighter jet flyover. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 People under 21 are not allowed to enter or stay inside bars or nightclubs in California that only sell alcohol, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. — Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The Entertainment District Unit is a team created in 2025 to improve nightlife safety by targeting crime near bars, nightclubs, and sports and entertainment venues. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 According to testimony and evidence presented during the trial, Vilchez Lazo posed as a rideshare driver, picking up young women leaving bars and nightclubs, taking them to remote areas to rape them. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 At colleges and nightclubs, the trio appeared on bills with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, The Commodores, Jimmy Buffet, The Righteous Brothers, Bill Withers, War, Sha Na Na and The Temptations. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

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Noun

With 118 clubs in 18 major markets and recent club openings far surpassing projections, Equinox continues to see strong demand across its portfolio as well as strong operating momentum marked by double-digit top-line growth.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Its Office Hours sessions are part of that approach, providing musicians with a regular opportunity to perform outside traditional jazz clubs.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of clubs

Noun

The two were hardly the only people out that day on the bustling stretch of cabarets.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

Definition of cabarets

Noun

For decades, nightspots have stretched across South Florida, offering entertainment, dancing, music and drinks.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Few, if any, comparable nightspots that don’t own their own real estate have inked a deal that would guarantee them a home for decades going forward.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025

Definition of nightspots

Noun

Pedal taverns have been a fixture in downtown Nashville in recent years, particularly in the Broadway area, attracting large groups of tourists and bachelorette parties.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026
The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of taverns

Noun

In Cornwall, some communities gather in local pubs for a traditional Cornish ‘shout’, joining together to sing folk songs and sea shanties.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
At first there was just some casual small talk between them, then walks with their dogs, followed by dinners at pubs away from prying eyes and, finally, evenings spent cooking together.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

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