What does "nightclub" mean?

1. (entertainment venue) a place where you go late at night to dance, drink, and listen to loud music. 2. (to visit clubs) to go to one or more nightclubs for a night out.

How do you use "nightclub"?

Often shortened to 'club' in casual conversation. Commonly used in the progressive form 'nightclubbing'.

nightclub

n. · v.

US //ˈnaɪtˌkɫəb// UK //nˈaɪtklʌb// night·club

1 entertainment venue (n.)
A2 Elementary

a place where you go late at night to dance, drink, and listen to loud music.

a venue for nighttime entertainment, typically featuring a dance floor, DJ or live music, and a bar.

Example

We stayed at the nightclub until three in the morning dancing with our friends.

Example

The city's most famous nightclub is known for its strict door policy and world-class sound system.

Usage

Often shortened to 'club' in casual conversation.
- club
- disco
2 to visit clubs (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

to go to one or more nightclubs for a night out.

to visit a nightclub or a series of nightclubs for entertainment purposes.

Example

They spent the whole weekend nightclubbing in Berlin.

Example

After the gala, the younger guests went nightclubbing until the early hours of the morning.

Usage

Commonly used in the progressive form 'nightclubbing'.
- clubbing

Origin

From night + club.