Club Definition

club
noun
  1. a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division"
  2. a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
  3. stout stick that is larger at one end; "he carried a club in self defense"; "he felt as if he had been hit with a club"
  4. a building that is occupied by a social club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof"
  5. golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball
  6. a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it; "he led a small club"; "clubs were trumps"
  7. a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink; "don't expect a good meal at a cabaret"; "the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night"; "he played the drums at a jazz club"
verb
  1. unite with a common purpose; "The two men clubbed together"
  2. gather and spend time together; "They always club together"
  3. strike with a club or a bludgeon
  4. gather into a club-like mass; "club hair"

"Club" in song lyrics

See how club is used in real songs:

  • "Bailin' in the club"
    10sion — Let's Get it On
  • "that's why I rarely go out, unless it's love at the club"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "I ain't seen all o' y'all comin' in the strip club,"
    2 Live Crew — Strip Club

Usage tips for "club"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "club" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for club to find words that pair well.

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