as in clubs
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
decided to go dancing at a local nightclub after the long dinner and movie
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Recent Examples of nightclubs
Versace became the unofficial uniform at nightclubs—skin-tight minidresses for her, flashy silk shirts for him—and sales at the brand’s boutique in nearby Bal Harbour soared.
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the ‘90s, as the state was building its networks of house music festivals, collectives and nightclubs.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Some nightclubs in Colorado could stay open 24-7 under a bill being debated at the Colorado State Capitol.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The area where Gracey went out is a stretch of beach with several restaurants and nightclubs that are frequented by locals and foreigners.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Shoko has a view of the Mediterranean and is ranked among the top 10 nightclubs on the planet, according to its website.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
There have been at least five shootings inside city nightclubs and lounges this year that have left eight people wounded and two people dead.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
There are nightclubs with house music and people hanging out by the pool.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the ‘90s, as the state was building its networks of house music festivals, collectives and nightclubs.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Some nightclubs in Colorado could stay open 24-7 under a bill being debated at the Colorado State Capitol.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The area where Gracey went out is a stretch of beach with several restaurants and nightclubs that are frequented by locals and foreigners.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Shoko has a view of the Mediterranean and is ranked among the top 10 nightclubs on the planet, according to its website.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
There have been at least five shootings inside city nightclubs and lounges this year that have left eight people wounded and two people dead.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
There are nightclubs with house music and people hanging out by the pool.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightclubs
Noun
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The oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, known for its 18th-century French and Spanish Creole architecture, jazz clubs and vibrant street life.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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Like him, there were other computer-science students who were in their school robotics clubs.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As revolutionary unrest intensified and the Pahlavi regime imposed martial law and closed cabarets and theaters in an attempt to appease conservatives, her sources of income vanished.—
Richard Nedjat-Haiem,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For decades, nightspots have stretched across South Florida, offering entertainment, dancing, music and drinks.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Few, if any, comparable nightspots that don’t own their own real estate have inked a deal that would guarantee them a home for decades going forward.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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New Haven’s Crown Street corridor flips the switch after dark, with Yale energy pouring into a compact downtown stacked with Irish pubs, dance spots, and late-night pizza joints that double as unofficial after-parties.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nightclubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightclubs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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