American English

How to pronounce club

noun · verbB1Very common word
KLUHB

/kʰləb̚/

One syllable.

An organization for people who share an interest or activity and meet or do things together.

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Meanings & examples

noun

An organization for people who share an interest or activity and meet or do things together.

She joined a local running club.

Our book club meets every Thursday.

Common phrases & grammar

sports club · book club · club member · club meeting

join a club

a club for + noun

noun

A place where people go to listen to music, dance, and sometimes drink, usually at night.

They went to a club after dinner.

That club has live music on Fridays.

Common phrases & grammar

dance club · nightclub · club music · club owner

go to a club

a club in + place

noun

A specially shaped stick used to hit a ball in sports, especially golf.

He chose a different club for the next shot.

The golf club broke during the game.

Common phrases & grammar

golf club · club head · set of clubs

hit the ball with a club

use a club to + verb

nounless common

A heavy stick used as a weapon.

The guard found a wooden club near the door.

The statue shows a warrior carrying a club.

Common phrases & grammar

wooden club · heavy club

hit someone with a club

use a club as a weapon

Useful expressions

club sandwich

A sandwich made with three slices of bread and fillings such as chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch.

club soda

Carbonated water, often served alone or mixed with other drinks.

She asked for club soda with lime.

Related words & forms

In clubbed and clubbing, double the final b.