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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Morning operations demand military precision, where every second counts and your staff needs to move like a Formula One pit crew, not a book club meeting. Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The result, Wagler said, is a place that can offer everything from art classes, book club meetings and computer classes. Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025 This is Winfrey’s 116th book club selection, and Holsinger’s novel joins a 2025 roster that includes Ocean Vuong, Wally Lamb and Tina Knowles. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 July 2025 Lemmer plans to host events that include coffee tastings, book clubs, game nights and story time for kids. Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.

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