: the activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-seekers at night (as in nightclubs)
also
: establishments providing nightlife
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The city is famous for its nightlife.
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Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Traversing Shibuya Crossing, riding through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, vintage shopping in Shimokitazawa, and nightlife in Shinjuku were on the list.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Abidjan is a fast-moving commercial hub set along the Atlantic coastline, where business, culture, and nightlife intersect.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Traversing Shibuya Crossing, riding through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, vintage shopping in Shimokitazawa, and nightlife in Shinjuku were on the list.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Abidjan is a fast-moving commercial hub set along the Atlantic coastline, where business, culture, and nightlife intersect.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightlife. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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