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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The 17-year-old is now a figurehead in young adult literary circles through their book club, Read with Raegan, and partnerships with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 The cookies are ready to dip and make an impact on your book club or coffee date. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 The actor also leads Read with Raegan, an online book club aimed toward young readers. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 With friends, with colleagues, with their book club, with bartenders; even with strangers. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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