clubbing

American

[kluhb-ing] / ˈklʌb ɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

the activity of going to nightclubs, especially to dance to popular music, drink, and socialize.

Clubbing every night is expensive, not to mention tiring.

clubbing British

/ ˈklʌbɪŋ /

noun

the activity of frequenting nightclubs and similar establishments

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Etymology

Origin of clubbing

club + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Possible targets include rheumatoid arthritis, anemia and finger clubbing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Shivam Dube hit back in his 23-ball 65, clubbing seven sixes and three fours as he reached his fifty in just 15 deliveries.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The Patriots were flagged just once in the first half but should have gotten another for an uncalled roughing-the-passer when Herbert took a clubbing to the head.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The 31-year-old, back with Spirit after a previous stint in 2023, soon joined in - clubbing Australia team-mate Amanda-Jade Wellington for six fourth ball.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

"Or is it all just clubbing and shopping trips?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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