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

Examples of book club in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Building Hope says groups centered around hobbies, including biking, knitting or book clubs, can provide another entry point for people who may not be ready to ask for professional help. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

With that, focus on keeping your book club to no more than 10 or so members to encourage deeper connection and vulnerability among attendees. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

In an interview with PEOPLE at the show’s New York premiere on July 27, Gerber, who runs the Library Science book club with Alyssa Reeder, shared that she was inspired to join the cast after reading Ellis’ novel. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Public and private book clubs will take place after the store closes. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for book club

• nightclub
• bub
• cub
• dub
• grub
• hub
• nub
• pub
• rub
• scrub
• shrub
• snub