: 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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Among the most high-profile cases was that of a former Justice Department paralegal charged with felony assault after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer in a busy nightlife corridor.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
But even with nightlife energy and creative offerings, the looming 2026 wage debate weighs heavily on restaurant owners.
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Her 21st birthday tour is what elevated her from New York socialite to the world’s reigning nightlife queen.
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From dining to nightlife to hugs with Mickey Mouse, there is so much that makes Walt Disney World Resort a destination beyond its highly coveted rides.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
But even with nightlife energy and creative offerings, the looming 2026 wage debate weighs heavily on restaurant owners.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Her 21st birthday tour is what elevated her from New York socialite to the world’s reigning nightlife queen.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
From dining to nightlife to hugs with Mickey Mouse, there is so much that makes Walt Disney World Resort a destination beyond its highly coveted rides.
—Carlye Wisel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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