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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While the app is especially popular among gamers, it can be used for virtually anything else, from book clubs and study groups to niche interests like anime, music, or art. Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025 This cozy brew can also be made in large batches for a fall movie marathon, book club, or Halloween party. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 My book club started a couple of years ago as a fun way to connect with people while also keeping myself accountable to read more. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 Many in-person book clubs have also noticed a dearth of male members. Angela Yang, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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