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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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Along with its collection of bestsellers and old favorites, the store hosts a variety of author events as well as a monthly book club. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 Today the club’s programming is an array of play — from softball to tennis and kickball games — to book club meet-ups, art workshops, group hikes and biking and beyond. Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 Secret Santa is a great way to exchange gifts with groups of friends, coworkers, or even your book club. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025 The novel lit up BookTok and book clubs this year for the story’s almost too intense emotions. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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