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 loaf is iced with cream cheese frosting and ready to take to your next book club gathering or last-minute potluck. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Another key sticking point for each of the defense attorneys was a social media account the prosecution said went from an Antifa DFW account to a book club page, claiming it was changed as a disguise. Emerson Clarridge updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026 Come to think of it, Shirley Jackson’s classic novel would be an amazing pick for a book club. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 Klune’s popular novel will be the Library’s pick for the annual, community-wide book club program centered around a signature book and theme. Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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