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Definition club in British English

club noun

[countable] noun
/klʌb/
1

an organization for people who have a common interest in a particular activity or subject

Example

a sailing club

Example

I've joined the chess club.

Example

Have you thought about becoming a member of our squash club?

Example

We both belong to the local tennis club.

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1.1

the place where the members of a club meet

Example

We go to the club at least once a week.

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1.2

the people who belong to a club: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

The whole of the rowing club are invited to their wedding.

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2

a team of sports players and the staff who work with them: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

Manchester United football club

Example

a rugby club

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3

a place you go to in the evening for entertainment

Example

A new comedy club has opened in Birmingham.

Example

This is an exclusive club for members only.

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3.1

a place you go to in the evening to dance and drink

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4

an organization that provides a place where its members, especially men, can go and eat, relax, or stay

Example

a gentleman's club

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5

an organization that you join in order to buy something such as books or CDs that are sent to you by post

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6

an object used for hitting the ball in golf

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7

a thick heavy stick used as a weapon

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8

a playing card with a pattern like three black balls on a black stem on it

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8.1

the suit (=group) of playing cards that have a pattern like three black balls on a black stem on them. The other suits are diamonds, hearts, and spades

Example

the king of clubs

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Definition club in British English