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 actress, producer and book club founder took to social media to speak out about leaning in to artificial intelligence, rankling some of her followers in the process. Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Reese Witherspoon, Oscar winning actress, producer and renowned book-lover, sat down with her book club yesterday and learned a surprising fact about their exposure to artificial intelligence. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026 While shopping for a flattering spring dress or cocktail napkins for your next book club soiree, don’t miss stylish handbag deals in spring colors and styles. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Engels lives in Tucson and is in the same book club as Guthrie. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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