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
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to the deals, Walmart is also offering a one-year annual Walmart+ membership for $49.
—
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion.
Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Walmart+ membership deals for Cyber Monday 2024 Now through Dec. 2, shoppers can save 50% on a Walmart+ membership, which normally costs $98 per year.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind, the Hallmark Plus channel price is added to your $14.99/month Prime membership — sign up below!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion.
Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Walmart+ membership deals for Cyber Monday 2024 Now through Dec. 2, shoppers can save 50% on a Walmart+ membership, which normally costs $98 per year.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind, the Hallmark Plus channel price is added to your $14.99/month Prime membership — sign up below!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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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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