book club

noun

1
: an organization that ships selected books to members usually on a regular schedule and often at discount prices
2
: a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they are reading

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The friends huddled together in the romantasy section, a genre mix of romance and fantasy, searching for their next book club read. Iris Sanchez, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 Nancy Guthrie led an active, vibrant life before her disappearance, taking part in social activities from book clubs and church to networking with other professionals like herself, according to her friends. Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Sure, Dad knows this dad from Little League practices, and Mom joined a book club with other moms. Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Things like craft nights and book clubs, as well as hosting a food drive with Moona Moono regular and organizer Kirstie Kimball. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for book club

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of book club was in 1904

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“Book club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/book%20club. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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