membership

noun

mem·​ber·​ship ˈmem-bər-ˌship 

plural memberships

1

: the state or status of being a member

2

: the body of members

an organization with a large membership

3

mathematics : the relation between an element of a set (see set entry 2 sense 21) or class and the set or class itself compare inclusion sense 3a

Examples of membership in a Sentence

What is the cost of a one-year membership?

Membership in the club doubled last year.

clubs that are hoping to increase their membership

The club has a large membership.

clubs that are hoping to increase their memberships

Recent Examples on the Web

As a part of the partnership, all MNN members will receive a 20% discount on IDA memberships. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025

Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the mega circuits to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025

The card offers a few helpful tools like spending insights and a free credit score, but outside of that, most of the value comes when paired with a Walmart+ membership. —Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025

Sam’s Club is also cutting back its membership prices. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for membership

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

membership

noun

mem·​ber·​ship ˈmem-bər-ˌship 

1

: the state or status of being a member

2

: all the members of an organization