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
Both Payton and Smiley Martin, the brother of Dandrae Martin, were wounded in the gun barrage that killed the three women and shooters Sergio Harris, Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi and Turner in the seconds after K Street nightclubs closed on April 3, 2022.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Hop on a bike in Berlin to explore the city's abundance of attractions, including museums, historical sites, cafés, nightclubs, and parks.
—Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
For hundreds of millions of soccer fans from across the world, seven FIFA World Cup games will be held in Miami — a name that invokes images of beaches, nightclubs and Latin culture.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The city’s nightclubs were closing, and the streets were dark.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
There are only so many nightclubs that people can go to in the city, such as Aura and Lotus nightclubs in Westport.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
At nightclubs, at birthday parties, school pictures.
—Kevin Brazil, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
And this is coming from a guy who wore high heels and pajamas to nightclubs [laughs].
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Von Mierers offered to get Richards and his friends into nightclubs, including Studio 54.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Hop on a bike in Berlin to explore the city's abundance of attractions, including museums, historical sites, cafés, nightclubs, and parks.
—Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
For hundreds of millions of soccer fans from across the world, seven FIFA World Cup games will be held in Miami — a name that invokes images of beaches, nightclubs and Latin culture.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The city’s nightclubs were closing, and the streets were dark.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
There are only so many nightclubs that people can go to in the city, such as Aura and Lotus nightclubs in Westport.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
At nightclubs, at birthday parties, school pictures.
—Kevin Brazil, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
And this is coming from a guy who wore high heels and pajamas to nightclubs [laughs].
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Von Mierers offered to get Richards and his friends into nightclubs, including Studio 54.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightclubs
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Located on a stunning Mexican beach, this all-inclusive resort caters to all ages with flexible meal plans, kids and teens clubs, water sports gear, tennis courts, nightly entertainment, and multiple pools.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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But one witness, wounded in the shooting, told police that the groups including Payton, Turner, Harris, the Martins and Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi, who was also killed in the shooting, weren’t dressed for the clubs, but for trouble, in hooded sweatshirts.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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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
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The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For decades, nightspots have stretched across South Florida, offering entertainment, dancing, music and drinks.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
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This is a spot where old gets its due (take a minute to check out all the black-and-white photos of classic Wisconsin taverns on the wall), but the vibe is entirely new-school cool.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
11 June 2026
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And countless taverns, restaurants, schools and other gathering spots will host viewing parties and other activities.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Like any village worth its weight in cobblestones, quirky characters, and quaint pubs, Three Pines’ titular Quebec town harbors its share of dark secrets.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Bars and restaurants that serve craft beer have similarly been seeing less business, so taking Dad to a few of his favorite pubs, bars or taprooms would also be a recipe for a great day.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nightclubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightclubs. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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