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
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Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
International watchdogs warn of democratic backsliding under Vucic, citing police abuses and pressure on critics, while Serbia’s bid for European Union membership faces potential funding cuts over eroding rule of law.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The Broward Teachers Union’s membership has about 55% of eligible members, the Palm Beach Classroom Teachers Association has about 51% and United Teachers of Dade has 45%, according to union leaders.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The scandal also puts at risk Kyiv’s bid for fast-track EU membership, as one of Brussels’ key demands has been that Ukraine’s notorious corruption must be curbed.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
International watchdogs warn of democratic backsliding under Vucic, citing police abuses and pressure on critics, while Serbia’s bid for European Union membership faces potential funding cuts over eroding rule of law.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The Broward Teachers Union’s membership has about 55% of eligible members, the Palm Beach Classroom Teachers Association has about 51% and United Teachers of Dade has 45%, according to union leaders.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The scandal also puts at risk Kyiv’s bid for fast-track EU membership, as one of Brussels’ key demands has been that Ukraine’s notorious corruption must be curbed.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: all the members of an organization
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