often attributive
1
a
: a heavy usually tapering staff especially of wood wielded as a weapon
b
: a stick or bat used to hit a ball in any of various games
c
: something resembling a club
2
a
: a playing card marked with a stylized figure of a black clover
b
clubs plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the suit comprising cards marked with clubs
3
a
: an association of persons for some common object usually jointly supported and meeting periodically
also
: a group identified by some common characteristic
nations in the nuclear club
b
: the meeting place of a club
lunch at the club
c
: an association of persons participating in a plan by which they agree to make regular payments or purchases in order to secure some advantage
d
e
: an athletic association or team
4
clubbed; clubbing
1
a
: to beat or strike with or as if with a club
b
: to gather into a club-shaped mass
clubbed her hair
2
a
: to unite or combine for a common cause
b
: to contribute to a common fund
Synonyms
Examples of club in a Sentence
Noun
Do you belong to any clubs?
I'll see you at the club.
the president of a major-league baseball club
He spent five years with the club.
Join our movie club now and receive four free DVDs.
Verb
They clubbed him with a baseball bat.
clubbed together to share their love of model rockets
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Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
But now Montiel wonders if the club and the growing visibility of homelessness on campus led to the university’s decision to displace them.
—Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2023
There were 14 active permits listed by the state in 2022, including microbrewery private clubs and two of those reported zero production for the period.
—John Magsam, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2023
When completed, the artificial archipelago along the city’s northern coast will cover more than 4,000 acres across five islands featuring resorts, cultural hubs, golf courses, beach clubs, and more.
—Danielle Berman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2023
The society, which began, in the nineteen-twenties, as a sort of club for affluent Atlanta men passionate about their families’ histories, started to become more professional.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2023
While Yuval is a fan of the Hapoel Be’er Sheva soccer club, Uriah prefers to support Paris Saint-Germain.
—NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023
Even as trash began to accumulate on city streets, Memphis’s mayor wouldn’t entertain the strikers’ demands, instead sending in police officers with clubs and mace to break up marches.
—Kurtis Lee, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
Perfect for cocktail parties or club nights, this dress is a testament to elegance and poise.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2023
The pair discussed classic Barrymore topics like trust, relationships, and therapy — in this case equine therapy — as well as Taylor Swift and going clubbing with their mothers as children.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2023
Mitch Garver clubbed another one Monday, his third in two days here.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 5 Sep. 2023
There was violence beyond belief at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, where people were clubbed to death and attacked and all of that stuff by the police.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
Leading off the inning, No. 9 hitter Geraldo Perdomo clubbed a center-cut fastball from Lynn — the bargain-bin trade deadline acquisition who led the majors with 44 homers surrendered this season — to right.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
Ahead of the festival, Leon — whom Madonna shares with ex-husband Carlos Leon — told Vogue España her goal was to convey the energy and joyfulness of clubbing culture through her music set.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
Cleveland trailed by one when Ramírez sparked a nine-run rally in the fourth, clubbing his 24th home run deep into the bleachers in left.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2023
The Astros outscored Texas 39-10 and clubbed 16 home runs during their last series while securing sole possession of first place in the AL West for the first time this season.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2023
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Noun
At anchor, the aft deck’s collapsible bulwarks can be folded down to increase the size of the beach club to nearly 1,500 square feet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
But now Montiel wonders if the club and the growing visibility of homelessness on campus led to the university’s decision to displace them.
—Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2023
There were 14 active permits listed by the state in 2022, including microbrewery private clubs and two of those reported zero production for the period.
—John Magsam, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2023
When completed, the artificial archipelago along the city’s northern coast will cover more than 4,000 acres across five islands featuring resorts, cultural hubs, golf courses, beach clubs, and more.
—Danielle Berman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2023
The society, which began, in the nineteen-twenties, as a sort of club for affluent Atlanta men passionate about their families’ histories, started to become more professional.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2023
While Yuval is a fan of the Hapoel Be’er Sheva soccer club, Uriah prefers to support Paris Saint-Germain.
—NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023
Even as trash began to accumulate on city streets, Memphis’s mayor wouldn’t entertain the strikers’ demands, instead sending in police officers with clubs and mace to break up marches.
—Kurtis Lee, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
Perfect for cocktail parties or club nights, this dress is a testament to elegance and poise.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Verb
Experts and creators who spoke with NBC News said people will get the most out of nightlife by setting an intention when going out and finding like-minded partygoers to club with.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2023
The pair discussed classic Barrymore topics like trust, relationships, and therapy — in this case equine therapy — as well as Taylor Swift and going clubbing with their mothers as children.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2023
Mitch Garver clubbed another one Monday, his third in two days here.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 5 Sep. 2023
There was violence beyond belief at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, where people were clubbed to death and attacked and all of that stuff by the police.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
Leading off the inning, No. 9 hitter Geraldo Perdomo clubbed a center-cut fastball from Lynn — the bargain-bin trade deadline acquisition who led the majors with 44 homers surrendered this season — to right.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
Ahead of the festival, Leon — whom Madonna shares with ex-husband Carlos Leon — told Vogue España her goal was to convey the energy and joyfulness of clubbing culture through her music set.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
Cleveland trailed by one when Ramírez sparked a nine-run rally in the fourth, clubbing his 24th home run deep into the bleachers in left.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2023
The Astros outscored Texas 39-10 and clubbed 16 home runs during their last series while securing sole possession of first place in the AL West for the first time this season.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English clubbe, from Old Norse klubba; akin to Old High German kolbo club
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of club was
in the 13th century
Phrases Containing club
Articles Related to club
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Cite this Entry
“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/club. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
club
1 of 2 noun1
a
: a heavy usually wooden stick used as a weapon
b
: a stick or bat used for hitting a ball in a game
a golf club
2
a
: a black figure resembling a clover leaf used to distinguish a suit of playing cards
b
: a card of the suit bearing clubs
3
a
: a group of people associated because of a common interest
b
: the meeting place of a club
c
club
2 of 2 verb
clubbed; clubbing
1
: to beat or strike with or as if with a club
2
: to unite or combine for a common cause
club together to buy a boat
More from Merriam-Webster on club
Nglish: Translation of club for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of club for Arabic Speakers
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