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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She had just turned 18 and it was her first time clubbing in the city.

From BBC

With eight still needed from two balls, De Klerk smeared the fifth for another six over midwicket before clubbing the last ball back over the bowler's head to win the game.

From Barron's

But her real interest seemed to be in clubbing.

From BBC

Ecclestone completed the 42nd over and that was Wolvaardt's cue to unleash, clubbing 68 from her next 27 balls including eight fours and four sixes.

From BBC

Clubs have taken a hammering in recent years, between the Covid-19 pandemic, soaring inflation, a decline in budget flights bringing weekend revellers, and some youngsters' shift away from clubbing to outdoor music festivals.

From Barron's

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