nightlife

noun

night·​life ˈnīt-ˌlīf How to pronounce nightlife (audio)
Synonyms of nightlifenext
: 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.
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Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 To an outsider dropping by for a convention or evening show, the nightlife might be intimidating. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 The mass shooting on a busy Halloween night — preceded by one in 2022 that left seven people wounded — prompted city leaders to revisit restrictions on the bars and restaurants anchoring Orlando’s downtown nightlife. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026 Best Time To Visit The best time to visit Montauk is from June through September, when the town’s beaches, restaurants, hotels, and nightlife are all in full swing. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightlife

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nightlife was in 1852

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