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nightlife

American

[nahyt-lahyf] / ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf /

Or night life

noun

the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion, as at a nightclub, theater, or the like.
the entertainment available to them.

nightlife British

/ ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of nightlife

First recorded in 1850–55; night + life

Example Sentences

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Hodgkinson adds she hopes Newcastle City Council understands "the cultural power of really good quality nightlife".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He said that through a nightlife promoter, he was introduced to Pierre Louis, a fixer who specialized in getting rich people what they wanted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

When I was young, I was very involved in nightlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

As the threat of attacks saw nightlife in the usually party-loving commercial hub grind to a halt, they decided they were not going to let the fun stop.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

It would have made an excellent spot from which to see the sky or take in the meerkats’ nightlife.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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