nightlife

English

Etymology

From night +‎ life.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/

Noun

nightlife (countable and uncountable, plural nightlives or nightlifes)

  1. Nocturnal activities, especially visiting nightclubs.
    Rio de Janeiro boasts the best nightlife in South America.
    • 2025 November 6, Dan Mangan, “DC sandwich thrower Sean Dunn found not guilty of assaulting federal agent”, in CNBC[1]:
      Dunn was charged in connection with tossing a sandwich at Customs and Border Protection Officer Greg Lairmore on on Aug. 10 along the U Street nightlife corridor in Washington.

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