noun
club
kluhb
noun
1
A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
"She joined the local chess club to meet other players."
"He's been a member of the golf club for over a decade."
2
A heavy stick used as a weapon, or (in sports) an implement used to strike a ball, such as in golf.
"The caveman painting showed a hunter carrying a wooden club."
"He pulled out his driver, the longest club in his bag."
3
A venue offering entertainment, especially music and dancing (a nightclub).
"They danced until 3 a.m. at a club downtown."
verb
1
To hit someone or something with a heavy stick or similar object.
"The intruder clubbed the guard dog to make his escape."
2
To join together to form a group, or to pool money for a shared purpose.
"The neighbors clubbed together to pay for a new playground."
How to Use Club
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of people sharing an interest, a heavy stick used as a weapon or sports tool, or a venue for nightlife — plus the verb meaning to hit with a club or to team up/pool resources.
Common pairings
join a club
golf club
night club
club together
Word Forms
clubbed past tense, clubs plural, clubs singular
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Etymology
From Old Norse klubba, "cudgel," related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning "lump" or "block." The social-group sense grew out of the idea of a shared "club" or contribution — people literally clubbing their resources together.