noun

clubbing

KLUH-bihng

Clubbing (noun) means the activity of going out to nightclubs to dance and socialize. Example: “They went clubbing every Saturday night in their twenties.”

noun

The activity of going out to nightclubs to dance and socialize.

"They went clubbing every Saturday night in their twenties."

"She wasn't really into clubbing anymore."

A medical condition in which the ends of the fingers or toes become swollen and rounded.

"Clubbing of the fingernails can be a sign of a lung or heart problem."

How to use clubbing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often means going out to dance at nightclubs; in medicine it refers to swollen, rounded fingertips.

Common pairings

go clubbing finger clubbing

Word forms

clubbings plural

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Rhymes for clubbing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clubbing” mean?

The word “clubbing” means the activity of going out to nightclubs to dance and socialize. In plain terms, most often means going out to dance at nightclubs; in medicine it refers to swollen, rounded fingertips.

How do you pronounce “clubbing”?

“Clubbing” is pronounced KLUH-bihng (/ˈklʌbɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “clubbing” in a sentence?

Here is “clubbing” used in a sentence: “They went clubbing every Saturday night in their twenties.”

What part of speech is “clubbing”?

“Clubbing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “clubbing” have?

“Clubbing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of going out to nightclubs to dance and socialize.