book club
Americannoun
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book clubs
plural
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a company or other organization that sells books to its subscribers, often at a discount and usually through the mail.
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a club organized for the discussion and reviewing of books.
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of book club
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Maybe joins a book club and meets some fellow bibliophiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Perhaps think twice, at the least, before suggesting that your book club take a field trip to see “Garry Starr: Classic Penguins” at Studio Seaview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Schools like Meadow Park, in Coventry, are adopting a range of approaches to improve pupils' reading skills, including weekly book club discussions led by tutors.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Maybe because he’s the weird type of kid who forms a Harry Potter book club.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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