noun phrase · neutral
night-time economy
UK/ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm ɪˈkɒnəmi/US/ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm ɪˈkɑːnəmi/NIGHT·time e·CON·o·my
Economic activities that happen during the evening and night, like bars, theatres and night markets.
Examples
“The night-time economy brings tourists but can also cause noise complaints.”
“Cities are developing strategies to make the night-time economy safer.”
“A thriving night-time economy boosts local employment in restaurants and entertainment.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policymakers must balance measures to boost the night-time economy with strategies to minimise disturbance to residents.”
Collocations
- boost the night-time economy
- manage the night-time economy
- impact of the night-time economy
Word family
Common mistakes
night economy→night-time economy
evening economy→night-time economy
Say it for a higher band
5business at night→6night business→7+night-time economy
Synonyms
after-dark economy
Easily confused
tourism industry
“The tourism industry includes hotels, travel agents and tour operators.”
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