club

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a place where people go to dance, listen to music, and drink at night.

n. an establishment providing entertainment, typically featuring music and dancing, often operating late into the night.

“The music at the club was so loud that we had to shout to hear each other.”

“The city's underground electronic music scene is centred around a few exclusive clubs located in the industrial district.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a thick, heavy stick used as a weapon or for hitting things.

n. a heavy, blunt object, often a wooden stick, intended for use as a weapon or implement.

“In the movie, the caveman carried a large wooden club.”

“Archaeologists discovered a primitive club carved from dense oak, suggesting it was used for both hunting and tribal defence.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. one of the four groups in a pack of cards, marked with a black clover shape.

n. one of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards, represented by a black trefoil or clover symbol.

“He played the seven of clubs to win the final round of the game.”

“The dealer revealed the ace of clubs, completing the player's flush and securing the highest possible hand in that round.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Humorous

n. a group of people who all have the same experience or problem.

n. a metaphorical set of people who share a specific, often unenviable, characteristic or experience.

“If you also lost your keys today, welcome to the club.”

“Having failed the bar exam twice, he felt he had finally joined the club of disillusioned law graduates.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to hit someone or something with a heavy stick.

v. to strike with a club or a similar heavy, blunt object. Transitive use requiring a direct object.

“The giant tried to club the hero, but he jumped out of the way.”

“The historical accounts describe how the invaders would club their opponents into submission rather than using blades.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to go out to dance and party at nightclubs.

v. to visit nightclubs frequently as a social activity. Intransitive use.

“They spent the whole weekend clubbing in Berlin.”

“After a week of intense exams, the students went clubbing to celebrate their newfound freedom.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to join together with other people to do something or pay for something.

v. to combine resources or efforts for a common purpose, often used with 'together'.

“The neighbours clubbed together to buy a gift for the retiring teacher.”

“The small independent retailers decided to club together to negotiate better rates with the shipping company.”