: the activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-seekers at night (as in nightclubs)
also
: establishments providing nightlife
Examples of nightlife in a Sentence
The city is famous for its nightlife.
Recent Examples on the Web
The mass shooting, which drew national attention, occurred on Oct. 29 in Ybor City, a popular nightlife area in Tampa.
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Sammy Caiola, NPR, 4 June 2024
All-inclusive resorts, boutique hotels and other options pack Cancun’s Hotel Zone, giving you a jumping off spot for lounging on the beach or exploring the area’s culture and nightlife.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
Councilmember Digna Cabral told the Herald Fraga’s desire to close nightlife establishments earlier confuses her.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
The small island offers beaches, clear and warm waters for snorkeling and diving, delicious restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
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Sammy Caiola, NPR, 4 June 2024
All-inclusive resorts, boutique hotels and other options pack Cancun’s Hotel Zone, giving you a jumping off spot for lounging on the beach or exploring the area’s culture and nightlife.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
Councilmember Digna Cabral told the Herald Fraga’s desire to close nightlife establishments earlier confuses her.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
The small island offers beaches, clear and warm waters for snorkeling and diving, delicious restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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