nightclub

Also known as: night club

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A nightclub is an establishment that is open at night and typically serves food and liquor. It provides music and space for dancing, and often features a floor show or other forms of entertainment, such as comedy acts.12

Nightclubs can be referred to by various synonyms, including cabaret, club, nightspot, bistro, roadhouse, supper club, boite, niterie, and cafe. Historically, places like Studio 54 in New York City became famous in the late 1970s as popular nightclubs that defined an era of glamour and entertainment.234

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