book club

noun

1
: an organization that ships selected books to members usually on a regular schedule and often at discount prices
2
: a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they are reading

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Decide to only drink in certain social situations, like at book club or a work happy hour. Sarah Klein, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025 Get The Recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dazzle the next church potluck (or book club) with this oldie but goodie. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 But what makes the read worthwhile, especially for a book club, is its focus on our protagonist’s best-friendship with his roommate. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024 Parker started a book club around seven years ago and then launched her own publishing imprint. Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for book club 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of book club was in 1904

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“Book club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/book%20club. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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