definition
strict definition
club house
A private or semi-private space where members of an organized club meet socially or take part in recreation.
Pictured: Union League Club
A club house is a private or semi-private space used for fraternization or recreation by an organized club.
An organized club uses the space for its members' social or recreational activities. The access can be private or semi-private.
The space can belong to different kinds of clubs. Country, alumni, and youth clubs are more specific forms distinguished by their membership or purpose.
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More specific definitions
6 sub-definitions-
alumni club
A club house or meeting space for graduates of a particular educational institution, including reunions and general social use. -
country club
A club house belonging to a private recreational club, usually featuring a golf course. -
faculty club
A meeting and social space reserved mainly for faculty of a school, college, or university. -
private social club
A members-only social club for persons of good standing in a particular geographic area or field of endeavor. -
service club
A nonprofit social organization whose members meet regularly for fellowship and charitable work or fundraising. -
youth club
A place designated for young people to meet socially, often with recreational activities.
Related definitions
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community center
A social activity center which serves as an amenity or focal point for any type of community. -
congregation center
A social gathering or multipurpose facility attached to or associated with a house of worship. -
convention center
A space for large exhibitions and gatherings around a theme or industry, including meetings and product displays. -
cultural center
A gathering place for cultural activities, often associated with a particular national or regional culture. -
event hosting
Places especially dedicated to parties, ceremonies, and festive gatherings, generally excluding generic conference space. -
student union
A center for student organizations with activities and services catering to students.