nightlife

noun

night·​life ˈnīt-ˌlīf How to pronounce nightlife (audio)
: 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 And thanks to Fannie’s experience as a DJ at events around Charlotte, she was tapped into the nightlife scene. Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2024 Anatomy 1212 Lincoln Road, Suite 204, Miami Beach The concept: Founded by former NFL player Marc Megna and nightlife impresario Chris Paciello, this high-end gym open a year ago is an offshoot of the first Anatomy opened in 2015 in Miami Beach’s boutique neighborhood of Sunset Harbour. Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024 Each of the 70 rooms features unique decor that matches the hotel's eccentric ambience, and the location is ideal for travelers wanting to experience the Hollywood nightlife scene without having to travel too far from their rooms. Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024 Doral City Council members approved new security measures on Wednesday night to enhance safety at nightlife businesses, including closing bars earlier. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightlife 

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightlife was in 1852

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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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