nightspots

noun

plural of nightspot
as in nightclubs
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts) one of the city's few nightspots featuring a dance floor and a live band

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Recent Examples of nightspots 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightspots
  1. nightclubs
  2. clubs
Noun
  • 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
  • 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, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightclubs
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

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“Nightspots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightspots. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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