club
kluhb
Club (noun) means a group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation. Example: “She joined the local chess club to meet other players.”
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."
"My brother plays football for the village youth club."
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."
"She swung the club and sent the ball down the fairway."
3
A venue offering entertainment, especially music and dancing (a nightclub).
"They danced until 3 a.m. at a club downtown."
"We queued outside the club, hoping to hear the live band."
"The new club on the corner plays dance music every Friday."
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."
"The friends clubbed together to buy their teacher a leaving present."
"We clubbed together and bought Mum a new garden bench."
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
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- Plural
- clubs
- Third person singular
- clubs
- Past tense
- clubbed
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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.
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What does “club” mean?
The word “club” means a group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation. In plain terms, a 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.
How do you pronounce “club”?
“Club” is pronounced kluhb (/klʌb/ in IPA).
How do you use “club” in a sentence?
Here is “club” used in a sentence: “She joined the local chess club to meet other players.”
What is another word for “club”?
Words with a similar meaning to “club” include confraternity, cudgel and team.
What part of speech is “club”?
Depending on how it is used, “club” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “club” come from?
The word “club” comes from Old Norse.
Is “club” a common word?
“Club” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “club” have?
“Club” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
What is the difference between a club and a society?
Both are groups formed around a shared interest. A club tends to be more social and often centres on an activity — a tennis club, a book club. A society is frequently more formal or academic, devoted to a cause or field of study, such as a historical society. The line, though, is often blurred.
What is the difference between a club and a team?
A team is a group that plays or works together toward a shared goal, usually in competition. A club is the wider organisation that people join for an interest, and it may contain several teams. A football club, for instance, can field first, reserve, and youth teams under one name.
What are the types of clubs?
Clubs form around almost any shared interest: sports clubs, book clubs, chess clubs, social clubs, night clubs, and fan clubs, to name a few. Some exist for recreation, others for hobbies, networking, or community. What unites them is a group of members who gather around a common purpose.
What is an example of a club?
A local tennis club whose members meet to play and compete is a clear example. So is a school book club that gathers to discuss reading, or a chess club that meets weekly. Each brings people together voluntarily around one shared activity or interest.
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