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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My parents were always a bit concerned about nightlife, drugs, all the pitfalls of what the nightlife could be. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 Carrero, already a poet, scholar, political organizer and nightlife host, would flaunt yet another title that weekend as wedding officiant. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The nature of nightlife in Los Angeles has changed dramatically over the past decade. — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Open Air connects fragrance with disciplines ranging from food, music, fashion, design and nightlife to spirituality and social service. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 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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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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