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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The workshop serves as a “third space” for Angelenos to engage in tactile creativity and community building outside of traditional nightlife settings.

From Los Angeles Times

North Brooklyn, once better known for warehouses and affordable housing, was turning into a nightlife hot spot.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Ios, a small island with a vibrant nightlife, a single investor -- a Greek who made a fortune on Wall Street -- now owns 30 percent of the island, the mayors said in their December statement.

From Barron's

Following the BBC investigation into so-called nightlife videos, YouTube removed two accounts and said it "rigorously enforces" its community guidelines.

From BBC

The videos, often described as "walking tours" or "nightlife content", are published on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.

From BBC

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