: 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 neighborhood has a large Latino population and is a destination for food and nightlife, especially for its LGBTQ bars and clubs.
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Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024
The layout of Tysons Ridge forms the outline of a house, a nod to what the developer wants residents to find amid the nightlife, shopping and other activities nearby in Tysons, said David Ortiz, the sales manager of the development.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
The Island of the Gods is a magical place with an irresistible mix of nature, culture, wellness, and nightlife.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Once deemed safe to go outside, HOF focused its attention on building Tiger’s name, revitalizing entertainment and nightlife in the downtown Sacramento’s K Street and consistently giving people something to do.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024
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Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024
The layout of Tysons Ridge forms the outline of a house, a nod to what the developer wants residents to find amid the nightlife, shopping and other activities nearby in Tysons, said David Ortiz, the sales manager of the development.
—Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
The Island of the Gods is a magical place with an irresistible mix of nature, culture, wellness, and nightlife.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Once deemed safe to go outside, HOF focused its attention on building Tiger’s name, revitalizing entertainment and nightlife in the downtown Sacramento’s K Street and consistently giving people something to do.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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