Meaning of the word club in English

What does club mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

club

US /klʌb/

UK /klʌb/

an organization or association of people united by a common interest or aim

Example:

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She joined a book club to meet new people.

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The golf club has over 200 members.

Synonym:

society association organization group guild

a heavy stick, typically thicker at one end than the other, used as a weapon or for sport

Example:

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He defended himself with a wooden club.

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The golfer chose the right club for the shot.

Synonym:

bat cudgel bludgeon stick truncheon

a nightclub or discotheque

Example:

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They went to a dance club last night.

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The club was packed with people.

Synonym:

nightclub discotheque bar lounge

to hit (someone or something) with a club or similar heavy object

Example:

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The police had to club the rioters to disperse them.

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He was clubbed over the head by an attacker.

Synonym:

hit strike beat bludgeon batter

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