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discotheques

  • plural
    of discotheque.
    discotheque
    noun
    a nightclub for dancing to live or recorded music and often featuring sophisticated sound systems, elaborate lighting, and other effects.

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“Most of these drinks were served in clubs and discotheques… they were brightly colored. If you’re at a discotheque, you don’t want a glass of brown liquor.”

From Salon Nov. 30, 2025

Furthermore, bars, restaurants, night clubs, discotheques and casinos have to close at 10 p.m.

From Seattle Times Nov. 25, 2021

Limits on discotheques and nightclubs will stand at 50% indoors and 75% outdoors.

From Reuters Oct. 7, 2021

The scene from the film Saturday Night Fever is now 44 years-old but it remains a crucial moment in the history of night clubs and discotheques.

From BBC May 5, 2021

As he tweeted, "Unable to do anything else today, I did this. One hour of Bowie songs I've played in discotheques over the years."

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2016