nitery

noun nit·ery \ˈnī-tə-rē\

plural nit·er·ies

Definition of NITERY

nit·ery also nit·er·ie \ˈnī-tə-rē\

nite + -ery (as in eatery); niterie from nite + French -erie -ery

First Known Use: circa 1934

Synonyms: bistro, boîte, cabaret, café (also cafe), club, nightspot, nightclub (also niterie), roadhouse, supper club

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