nightclub
UK: ˈnaɪtklʌb | US: ˈnaɪtklʌb
n. an establishment that is open at night, offering entertainment such as music, dancing, and drinks
The word "nightclub" is a straightforward compound of "night" (Old English niht, meaning the dark period of the day) and "club" (from Old Norse klubba, originally a heavy stick, later evolving to mean a group or gathering place). The term emerged in the late 19th century to describe venues that operated at night, offering social entertainment. The logic is literal: a "club" that functions during the "night."
They went to a nightclub to celebrate her birthday.
The nightclub was crowded with dancers and music lovers.
He works as a DJ at a popular nightclub downtown.
The city has strict regulations for nightclub licenses.
She met her future husband at a nightclub in London.