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noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

nightlife

NYT-lyf

Nightlife (noun) means the entertainment and social activity available in a city or area after dark, such as bars, clubs, and late-night venues. Example: “The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife.”

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The entertainment and social activity available in a city or area after dark, such as bars, clubs, and late-night venues.
"The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife."

How to use nightlife

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe bars, clubs, and after-dark entertainment scene in a place.

Common pairings
vibrant nightlife the local nightlife

Word forms

nightlives plural, nightlifes plural

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Etymology

From night + life.

night life

Rhymes for nightlife

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nightlife” mean?

The word “nightlife” means the entertainment and social activity available in a city or area after dark, such as bars, clubs, and late-night venues. In plain terms, the bars, clubs, and after-dark entertainment scene in a place.

How do you pronounce “nightlife”?

“Nightlife” is pronounced NYT-lyf (/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ in IPA).

How do you use “nightlife” in a sentence?

Here is “nightlife” used in a sentence: “The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife.”

What part of speech is “nightlife”?

“Nightlife” is a noun.

Is “nightlife” a common word?

“Nightlife” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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