nightlife

or night life

[ nahyt-lahyf ]

noun

1. the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion, as at a nightclub, theater, or the like.
2. the entertainment available to them.

nightlife

/ ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nightlife¹

First recorded in 1850–55; night + life

Example Sentences

Despite being set more than 70 years apart, London nightlife scenes in the World War II drama “Blitz” and “The Outrun’s” 21st century tale of alcoholism and recovery each display a 1930s influence.

From Los Angeles Times

“We went to live music all the time — five, six nights a week,” says Taylor of their nightlife habits.

From Los Angeles Times

And his economic vision includes reducing bureaucratic red tape that makes it harder for businesses to succeed, while transforming empty commercial space for artists, nightlife and other creative industries.

From Los Angeles Times

He suggested a "big difference" could be made if more nightlife for young people was brought to Chichester, plus bringing back the ice rink and creating more children's play areas.

From BBC

Supporters say that a more comfortable recreational weed culture will help reinvigorate California nightlife and boost profits for the state’s highly taxed, highly regulated legal cannabis dispensaries, which compete with black-market sellers.

From Los Angeles Times