nightlife

Or night life

[nahyt-lahyf]

noun

1. the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion, as at a nightclub, theater, or the like.

2. the entertainment available to them.

nightlife

/ ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf /

noun

1. social life or entertainment taking place in the late evening or night, as in nightclubs

Word History and Origins

Origin of nightlife¹

First recorded in 1850–55; night + life

Example Sentences

The venue’s owners are betting on a more permanent, independent-minded scene for local acts and edgier nightlife in its wake.

From Los Angeles Times

In the last few days, armoured vehicles have lined up near monuments and other tourist sites, and drivers have been stopped on a popular nightlife corridor.

From BBC

And as she started to indulge in parts of L.A.’s nightlife, she noticed how many people kept their glasses on all night.

From Los Angeles Times

But like much of the UK's nightlife scene, they are facing "unprecedented economic challenges", organisers said.

From BBC

The mayor of London said the move would help to cement London as the "cultural capital of the world, with the best nightlife anywhere".

From BBC