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

I grew up in Center City, Philadelphia, and spent my first few decades in Los Angeles covering arts and culture, food and nightlife — it was all gallery openings and red carpets, open bars and kitten heels throughout the early aughts.

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

Scissor Sisters were born in New York's queer nightlife scene, and burst onto the charts with their fluorescent cover of Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb in late 2003 and early 2004.

From BBC

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