Clubland
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The part of a city where nightclubs are located. uncountable, usually
"He ran untaxed whisky down to London's clubland — the very racket the Quinns aimed to threaten with their Tradeston warehouse — and he bossed the Maitlands' cannabis dealers."
- 2 The world or scene of nightclubs and people who frequent them. collective, uncountable, usually
""Bitter Sweet" is the best song on the album with its catchy "Let's go to Paradise, Jack" refrain. This is the fastest, dancingest song on the album, but compared to much of the dance music played in late-'80s clubland, it's just the other side of midtempo."
Example
More examples"He ran untaxed whisky down to London's clubland — the very racket the Quinns aimed to threaten with their Tradeston warehouse — and he bossed the Maitlands' cannabis dealers."
Etymology
From club + land.
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