Cool MateClub
UK /["/klʌb/"]/US /["/klʌb/"]/
Definition
an organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
In simple words: A place where people go to have fun, dance, or socialize.
Examples
- I went to the club with my friends last night.
- She plays tennis at the sports club every Saturday.
- The club was very crowded and noisy.
- He hit the ball with a golf club during the game.
- They formed a book club to discuss their favorite novels.
Usage notes
Use 'club' when referring to a nightlife venue or a group of people with common interests. It's appropriate in casual conversations but can also be used in more formal contexts discussing organizations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'club' as a fun spot where everyone 'claps' and dances.
Collocations
- country
- exclusive
- private
- belong to
- become a member of
- join
- chairman
- manager
- member
- in a/the club
- country
- exclusive
- private
- belong to
- become a member of
- join
- chairman
- manager
- member
- in a/the club
- country
- exclusive
- private
- belong to
- become a member of
- join
- chairman
- manager
- member
- in a/the club
- comedy
- dance
- jazz
- circuit
- DJ
- scene
Synonyms
- nightclub
- bar
- society
- association
- group
Antonyms
- solitude
- loneliness
Common mistakes
- 'Clubs' is often confused with 'groups'—ensure the context is about a venue or a specific organization.
- Mixing up the meaning of 'club' as in a weapon versus a social venue.
- Using 'club' incorrectly as a verb; it is primarily a noun.