service club

noun

Synonyms of service clubnext
1
: a club of business or professional men or women organized for their common benefit and active in community service
2
: a recreation center for enlisted personnel provided by one of the armed services

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In recent years, the area around Fuxing Park, namely Nanchang Road and Fuxing Road, has turned into a lowkey alternative to the techno and bottle-service clubs that long characterized Shanghai’s nightlife. Erin Vivid Riley, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The Rotary took the helm as the parade’s organizer in 2021, with proceeds raised through entry fees and sponsorships distributed to charities supported by the nonprofit service club. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 The wish lists are fulfilled by Ramona businesses, R-Town residents, Realtor partners, H5 clients and local service clubs. Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025 The Ridge Historical Society notes that Wendt's father, also named George, was a U.S. Navy veteran in the real estate business, and his mother, Loretta, was active in the junior service club at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for service club

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of service club was in 1926

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“Service club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20club. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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service club

noun
1
: a club of business or professional men or women organized for their common benefit and active in community service
2
: a recreation center for enlisted persons provided by one of the armed services

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