nightclub
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Definition
Noun: A business establishment that is open late at night, providing entertainment such as live music, singers, or dancers, and typically offering facilities for dancing, and serving food and drink.
Usage
A "nightclub" is a specific type of venue for adult nighttime entertainment. It is more formal and focused on dancing and performances than a simple bar. * The city's most famous nightclub features a different DJ every weekend. * They went to a nightclub to celebrate her birthday.
Examples
- The new nightclub downtown has a strict dress code.
- He works as a security guard at a busy nightclub.
- Many nightclubs do not allow entry to people under 21 years old.
Advanced Usage
- "to nightclub" (verb, informal): To go to nightclubs for entertainment.
- When they were younger, they used to nightclub every weekend.
Variants and Related Words
- Club (noun): A common, shorter synonym for "nightclub."
- We met at a jazz club.
- Nightclubber (noun): A person who frequently goes to nightclubs.
- As a dedicated nightclubber, she knows all the best venues.
Synonyms
- Club
- Discotheque (disco)
- Cabaret (often emphasizes the show/performance aspect)
- Supper club (often emphasizes dining with entertainment)
Related Phrases
- Nightclub scene: Refers to the culture and social environment of nightclubs in a particular area.
- He is very familiar with the nightclub scene in Los Angeles.
Noun
- a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
- don't expect a good meal at a cabaret
- the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night
- he played the drums at a jazz club