nightlife

or night life

[ nahyt-lahyf ]

/ ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf /

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noun

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

the entertainment available to them.

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Origin of nightlife

First recorded in 1850–55; night + life

Words nearby nightlife

night jasmine, Night Journey, night key, night latch, night letter, nightlife, night-light, night lizard, nightlong, nightly, nightmare

How to use nightlife in a sentence

Like Namath, he had a taste for the nightlife and was often in the company of glamorous women.
Rod Gilbert, Hall of Fame hockey star called ‘Mr. Ranger,’ dies at 80|Matt Schudel|August 24, 2021|Washington Post
In under a mile stretch of U and 14th streets — one of the busiest nightlife areas in the city — nearly 30 bars and restaurants have opted to expand outdoor seating.
Outdoor dining reopened restaurants for all — but added to barriers for disabled|Brittany Mayes, Maria del Carmen Aguilar Velez|July 13, 2021|Washington Post
It turns out that participating in nightlife is like riding a bike.
Michael Musto Gets His Groove Back, as New York City Clubland Returns|Michael Musto|June 17, 2021|The Daily Beast
We often share resources in nightlife, events, advocacy and a lot of the same people … so I think there was a natural synergy there.
‘We’re still very much in the healing phase’|Michael K. Lavers|June 11, 2021|Washington Blade

A trove of downtown nightlife footage captured by late videographer Nelson Sullivan reveals an ’80s New York that partied as a means of psychic survival.
FX's Pride Nails the Difficult Task of Condensing 60 Years of LGBTQ Activism Into One Compelling Docuseries|Judy Berman|May 14, 2021|Time
Nightlife (5%): Most exciting nightlife; most vibrant social scene (2.5% each, Niche).
The Daily Beast College Rankings Methodology|Brandy Zadrozny|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Chris Brown and The Game always travel with gangsters,” an L.A. nightlife source told The Daily Beast.
New Details Emerge in Suge Knight Shooting at Chris Brown's Pre-VMAs Party on the Sunset Strip|Marlow Stern|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since then, the police in Tokyo have been cracking down on nightlife in the city, and several nightclubs in the area have closed.
The Japanese Go All ‘Footloose’ to Protest Nightlife Crackdown|Jake Adelstein, Angela Erika Kubo|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Branché's debut issue features Alexa Chung on the cover, and will focus on style, food, culture, and nightlife of NYC.
#Belfie Queen Goes High-Fashion; LVMH Announces Young Designer Finalists|The Fashion Beast Team|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They are the hottest new trend in Argentinian nightlife—despite their best efforts.
The Secret Speakeasies of Buenos Aires|Jeff Campagna|February 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for nightlife

nightlife

/ (ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf) /

noun

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

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