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 All of it feels like the product of a writer (or writers) who’s spent inordinate amounts of time in Protestant youth groups and trendy gay nightclubs. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 And in 1963, Steinem gained national attention for going undercover at one of Hugh Hefner's nightclubs. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 Now, to be clear, nightclubs like Basement have a longstanding subjective — and often nebulous — criteria for who gets in, and anyone dorky enough to show up to one wearing Meta glasses almost certainly wouldn’t make the cut anyway. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026 During that era, South Florida hotels had fancy, elegant nightclubs. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, she could be seen hanging with fellow teetotaler Andy Warhol in New York nightclubs. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Clearly, this is not for those who crave après-ski bars and nightclubs. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 That includes after a mass shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl celebration rally, multiple shootings at and around nightclubs and the recent shootings along Interstate 70 last month. — Laura Bauer july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Nightclubs and neighborhoods Chicago’s South Side, especially its Bronzeville neighborhood, has been home to many nightclubs that fostered the development of urban blues. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

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Noun

Despite much lower transfer spending than at other clubs, Barca have employed some surprising measures to meet their commitments.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Union of European Football Associations holds an annual tournament that brings together the best domestic clubs from across Europe to compete in the UEFA Champions League.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of clubs

Noun

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
The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of cabarets

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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
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

Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns.

— Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
It was likely selected for the signing of Glenview’s charter, establishing the settlement as a village, because 19th century taverns were typically used for community meetings of this nature, Schlarman said.

— Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of taverns

Noun

Oxford is a short drive away; consider a day trip to the historic city to wander through the colleges, go punting along the River Cherwell, or while away an afternoon in one of the many pubs or cafes.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
On the less active side of things, the main downtown area is home to many pubs and restaurants, including the famous Pink Pony Club, which is great for lunch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

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