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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Well, during the pandemic, the Frick Young Fellows had this book club that was about Madame du Barry, Louis XV’s lover. Elizabeth Gulino, Curbed, 5 June 2025 On June 3, Reese Witherspoon announced The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King as her June 2025 book club selection. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 3 June 2025 This could be volunteering, being part of a book club or choir, dancing in a social setting, or simply staying connected to family, friends or community. Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 28 May 2025 Some of the foundation’s work has included a summer book club, virtual events, mini-grants to support local schools and baseball camps. Sabrina Bodon, Sacbee.com, 12 May 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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