nightclub vs cabaret

nightclub and cabaret both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nightclub	Yes	No	No	No
cabaret	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, nightclub and cabaret are synonyms defined as:

nightclub and cabaret: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink

Other synonyms of nightclub include club, night club, nightspot.

nightclub (noun)	cabaret (noun)
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink	a series of acts at a night club
	a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink