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
Entrepreneur Bob Snow develops Church Street Station, a collection of nightclubs and entertainment venues, in downtown Orlando.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Soon after, they were seen partying around SoCal — from Coachella to Hollywood nightclubs.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The 23-story apartment complex is perched at a key gateway to downtown in the city’s SoFA district, a hub of restaurants, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, shops, arts and culture sites, and live entertainment venues.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The brothers met victims at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, and recruited others for trips to ritzy locales, paying for their flights and lodging at high-end hotels or luxe vacation rentals before drugging and raping them, prosecutors said.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Goldin originally conceived of it as a slideshow timed to songs by The Velvet Underground and Dionne Warwick, played in nightclubs around New York, and eventually, in the Whitney Biennial in 1985.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Many venues are ripping out general seating to build premium spaces, such as the Miami Dolphins’ 72 Club or in-stadium nightclubs.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The restaurant became a gathering spot for the celebrities who were in town to play the local nightclubs or just visit South Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Soon after, they were seen partying around SoCal — from Coachella to Hollywood nightclubs.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The 23-story apartment complex is perched at a key gateway to downtown in the city’s SoFA district, a hub of restaurants, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, shops, arts and culture sites, and live entertainment venues.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The brothers met victims at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, and recruited others for trips to ritzy locales, paying for their flights and lodging at high-end hotels or luxe vacation rentals before drugging and raping them, prosecutors said.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Goldin originally conceived of it as a slideshow timed to songs by The Velvet Underground and Dionne Warwick, played in nightclubs around New York, and eventually, in the Whitney Biennial in 1985.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Many venues are ripping out general seating to build premium spaces, such as the Miami Dolphins’ 72 Club or in-stadium nightclubs.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The restaurant became a gathering spot for the celebrities who were in town to play the local nightclubs or just visit South Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightclubs
Noun
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In those clubs, counselors host weekly workshops for children on topics like bullying, sportsmanship and confidence building.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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This year’s draft is considered the strongest in several years, possibly incentivizing clubs like the Jazz to position themselves for a high pick.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 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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As revolutionary unrest intensified and the Pahlavi regime imposed martial law and closed cabarets and theaters in an attempt to appease conservatives, her sources of income vanished.—
Richard Nedjat-Haiem,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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Through the years, 671 Washington also was home to other nightspots, including Gem, The Living Room and Club Mirage.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 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
Noun
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.—
Amanda Hancock,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Local pizzerias expect to do plenty of business on Super Bowl Sunday, but the same won’t necessarily be true for Elgin-area restaurants and pubs whose owners say pro football’s biggest game of the year doesn’t generate big bucks.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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To relax, people can hit one of the city's many pubs or sip on afternoon tea.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nightclubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightclubs. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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