nightclubs

noun

plural of nightclub
as in clubs
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts) decided to go dancing at a local nightclub after the long dinner and movie

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Recent Examples of nightclubs Now, to be clear, nightclubs like Basement have a longstanding subjective — and often nebulous — criteria for who gets in, and anyone dorky enough to show up to one wearing Meta glasses almost certainly wouldn’t make the cut anyway. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026 During that era, South Florida hotels had fancy, elegant nightclubs. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, she could be seen hanging with fellow teetotaler Andy Warhol in New York nightclubs. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Clearly, this is not for those who crave après-ski bars and nightclubs. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 That includes after a mass shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl celebration rally, multiple shootings at and around nightclubs and the recent shootings along Interstate 70 last month. — Laura Bauer july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Nightclubs and neighborhoods Chicago’s South Side, especially its Bronzeville neighborhood, has been home to many nightclubs that fostered the development of urban blues. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Prosecutors argued the three women were killed in the crossfire of rival gangs’ gun battle in the middle of the bustling intersection as nightclubs closed early on April 3. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 His resemblance to Tadzio turned heads in the nightclubs frequented by the young elite. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightclubs
  1. clubs
  2. cabarets
  3. nightspots
  4. taverns
  5. pubs
Noun
  • Trades would be allowed, and free agents would be clear to sign with their current clubs, but not new ones.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For about 25 years, Morgan, 60, chipped away at success, performing consistently in comedy clubs, corporate events and fundraisers while raising three children.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of clubs
Noun
  • Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of cabarets
Noun
  • For decades, nightspots have stretched across South Florida, offering entertainment, dancing, music and drinks.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Few, if any, comparable nightspots that don’t own their own real estate have inked a deal that would guarantee them a home for decades going forward.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of nightspots
Noun
  • It was likely selected for the signing of Glenview’s charter, establishing the settlement as a village, because 19th century taverns were typically used for community meetings of this nature, Schlarman said.
    — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill.
    — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of taverns
Noun
  • Over the opening weekend of the Premier League season, versions of this conversation are ubiquitous across the country — in pubs, queues at burger vans, stadiums, online, at home.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The country’s beloved pubs, known for serving cheap drinks and small snacks, have long been a staple of Japan’s nightlife culture.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pubs

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“Nightclubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightclubs. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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