: the activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-seekers at night (as in nightclubs)
also
: establishments providing nightlife
Examples of nightlife in a Sentence
The city is famous for its nightlife.
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In order to be granted the permit, the business must not have any code violations and follow the noise ordinance — a statute the city is also changing in response to downtown nightlife.
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Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Though the neighborhood has shed much of its identity as a hub of Greek culture and evolved into the city’s liveliest nightlife center, a number of food businesses continue to honor its roots.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Today’s shows, dining experiences, and nightlife offerings are channeling that same sense of spectacle and boundary-breaking artistry.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Stop in on Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight for Champagne Hour, when The Conroy will offer $15 champagne pours and full bottle service for a true taste of the downtown-glam nightlife experience.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Though the neighborhood has shed much of its identity as a hub of Greek culture and evolved into the city’s liveliest nightlife center, a number of food businesses continue to honor its roots.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Today’s shows, dining experiences, and nightlife offerings are channeling that same sense of spectacle and boundary-breaking artistry.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Stop in on Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight for Champagne Hour, when The Conroy will offer $15 champagne pours and full bottle service for a true taste of the downtown-glam nightlife experience.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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