: 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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His brother Carter Thicke, son Julian Fuego, Gianni Harrell and longtime friend Usher served as groomsmen, and the ceremony was officiated by nightlife impresario Richie Akiva.
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Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 June 2025
Pub crawls and party boats are banned in notorious nightlife hubs, while public drunkenness can result in fines up to €3,000 (about $3,390).
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The all-day event features wine and vodka open bars, a silent auction, and entertainment by singer-songwriter EJ Garlands and nightlife legend Hedda Lettuce.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
John Umberger was killed by gang members who had targeted gay nightlife spaces in New York City.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 June 2025
Pub crawls and party boats are banned in notorious nightlife hubs, while public drunkenness can result in fines up to €3,000 (about $3,390).
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The all-day event features wine and vodka open bars, a silent auction, and entertainment by singer-songwriter EJ Garlands and nightlife legend Hedda Lettuce.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
John Umberger was killed by gang members who had targeted gay nightlife spaces in New York City.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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