: 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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The neighborhood/area Kalākaua Avenue's shopping, restaurants, and nightlife are steps away, while Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and downtown Honolulu are easy excursions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Zero proof bars have moved from novelty to nightlife essential, with cities from New York to Asheville now building entire menus, lounges and even dance parties around alcohol-free drinks.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The Hollywood location also plans to host weekly community events, taking advantage of its setting in one of LA’s busiest nightlife corridors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Berlin has turned its underground club energy into alcohol-free nightlife.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Zero proof bars have moved from novelty to nightlife essential, with cities from New York to Asheville now building entire menus, lounges and even dance parties around alcohol-free drinks.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The Hollywood location also plans to host weekly community events, taking advantage of its setting in one of LA’s busiest nightlife corridors.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Berlin has turned its underground club energy into alcohol-free nightlife.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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