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
Through the years, 671 Washington also was home to other nightspots, including Gem, The Living Room and Club Mirage.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 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
Noun
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Some nightclubs in Colorado could stay open 24-7 under a bill being debated at the Colorado State Capitol.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The area where Gracey went out is a stretch of beach with several restaurants and nightclubs that are frequented by locals and foreigners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Morake alleged in his complaint that Jonasi has been performing this joke for the past eight years, continued to do so at comedy clubs after the clip went viral, and tried to monetize the bit with merch.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ministry added that the Iranian football federation and clubs were required to notify the Asian Football Confederation so match venues could be relocated.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Nightspots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightspots. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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