Definition

Noun: 1. A small, luxurious nightclub: A "supper club" is a type of establishment, typically smaller and more upscale than a regular nightclub, that combines dining (supper) with entertainment, such as live music or dancing, in an elegant setting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We celebrated our anniversary at a famous supper club downtown.
  • The city's best jazz can often be heard in its intimate supper clubs.
  • A classic supper club offers a fine dining experience alongside a live band.

Advanced Usage

• The term often evokes a mid-20th century style of sophisticated entertainment and dining.
• It implies a full evening's experience, starting with a meal and transitioning into nightlife.

Variants and Related Words

• Nightclub (n): A general term for an entertainment venue open at night with music, dancing, and often a bar. A supper club is a specific, typically more luxurious, type of nightclub.
• Cabaret (n): A form of entertainment featuring music, song, dance, and drama, often performed in a restaurant or nightclub. A supper club may feature cabaret-style shows.
• Bistro (n): A small, modest restaurant. Unlike a bistro, a supper club emphasizes evening entertainment alongside dining.

Synonyms

• Nightspot: A casual term for a nightclub or similar entertainment venue.
• Lounge: A place for relaxation and socializing, often with drinks and sometimes light entertainment; a supper club is usually more formal and offers a full meal.

Related Phrases

• Dinner theater: A venue where patrons eat a meal while watching a theatrical performance. This is related but distinct, as a supper club's entertainment is typically musical or a variety show rather than a full play.

Noun

1. usually a small luxurious nightclub