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noun · verb

nightclub

n. · v.
US /ˈnaɪtˌkɫəb/ UK /nˈaɪtklʌb/ night·club UK spelling nightclubs

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

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

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

    Simple

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

    In context

    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.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

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

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

    Simple

    They spent the whole weekend nightclubbing in Berlin.

    In context

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

    Usage

    Commonly used in the progressive form 'nightclubbing'.


From night + club.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level A2 · Elementary
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