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
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.
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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
Three of the victims — Yamile Martinez, 21; Johntaya Alexander, 21; and, Melinda Davis, 57 — were killed in the first seconds of gunfire as the crowds that flooded K Street after nightclubs’ closing scrambled in terror.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 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
The organization’s old modus operandi was Spursian in nature, and similar to Heat Culture, but without all the neon and nightclubs.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Von Mierers offered to get Richards and his friends into nightclubs, including Studio 54.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
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
Three of the victims — Yamile Martinez, 21; Johntaya Alexander, 21; and, Melinda Davis, 57 — were killed in the first seconds of gunfire as the crowds that flooded K Street after nightclubs’ closing scrambled in terror.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 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
The organization’s old modus operandi was Spursian in nature, and similar to Heat Culture, but without all the neon and nightclubs.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 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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Signed for a five month stint, Schell, after graduation, began playing other clubs in the area, including North Beach’s Hungry I, Bimbo’s 365 Club and Fack’s 11 Jazz Club.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Other Carnival facilities like hot tubs, fitness centers, the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and kids' clubs are included, too.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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These drinking dens sit side by side with decades-old pubs that welcome locals and visitors with open arms (but maybe not a smile, especially in the winter).—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nightclubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightclubs. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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