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.”
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe bars, clubs, and after-dark entertainment scene in a place.
Common pairings
vibrant nightlife
the local nightlife
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Word forms
- Plural
- nightlives, nightlifes
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Etymology
From night + life.
Synonyms
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night life
Rhymes for nightlife
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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.
