"nightspot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nightspots [plural], night spot [alternative]
Etymology: From night + spot. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|night|spot}} night + spot Head templates: {{en-noun}} nightspot (plural nightspots)
  1. An establishment that is open late at night, especially one that provides entertainment, such as a nightclub.
    Sense id: en-nightspot-en-noun-vN06XaSC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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