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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These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 Starting or joining a book club can also connect you with sisters who love to discuss life through literature. Essence, 12 Sep. 2025 Join our book club discussion with Melody Wilding! Melody Wilding, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 Eventually several of us decided to formalize our fandom into the ARAT book club. Linda-Marie Barrett september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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