membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship 
plural memberships
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: the body of members
an organization with a large membership
3
mathematics
: the relation between an element of a set (see set entry 2 sense 21) or class and the set or class itself compare inclusion sense 3a
Examples of membership in a Sentence
What is the cost of a one-year membership?
Membership in the club doubled last year.
clubs that are hoping to increase their membership
The club has a large membership.
clubs that are hoping to increase their memberships
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Chen said Walmart under McMillon moved quickly to remake its business, using AI to boost inventory accuracy, embracing the online marketplace model, a membership model and the digital advertising opportunity.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
The owner is now proposing to demolish the school building, which was built in 1960 as the Jewish Community Center and closed at the Holmes location in 1984 after its membership there dwindled and moved to Johnson County.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Alo rarely goes on sale, but now through November 27, shoppers who sign up for its free membership program can snag popular pieces for 30 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
At a time when many are living paycheck to paycheck, many household bills, from cable to gym memberships, are negotiable.
—Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
The owner is now proposing to demolish the school building, which was built in 1960 as the Jewish Community Center and closed at the Holmes location in 1984 after its membership there dwindled and moved to Johnson County.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Alo rarely goes on sale, but now through November 27, shoppers who sign up for its free membership program can snag popular pieces for 30 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
At a time when many are living paycheck to paycheck, many household bills, from cable to gym memberships, are negotiable.
—Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: all the members of an organization
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