sports club
/spɔːrts klʌb/
Meaning
A sports club is an organization or facility where people meet to play sports, exercise, and socialize. It can refer to a professional organization or a local community center with sports facilities.
Examples
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I joined a local sports club to play tennis on weekends.
I joined a local sports club to play tennis on weekends.
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Our sports club has a great swimming pool and a modern gym.
Our sports club has a great swimming pool and a modern gym.
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She meets her friends at the sports club every Tuesday evening.
She meets her friends at the sports club every Tuesday evening.
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The sports club is offering a discount for new members this month.
The sports club is offering a discount for new members this month.
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He is the manager of a famous sports club in the city.
He is the manager of a famous sports club in the city.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I go to the sport club to play basketball.
✓ I go to the sports club to play basketball.
The noun modifier is plural in this compound noun: 'sports club' (with an 's').
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✗ She is a member of a sports club of tennis.
✓ She is a member of a tennis club.
Instead of saying 'sports club of [sport]', name the sport directly as a modifier, like 'tennis club' or 'football club'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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My children go to the local ___ to practice swimming.
💡 An organization or place for practicing physical activities.
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sports club
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How much is the monthly membership fee at your ___?
💡 A facility with gyms, courts, or pools.
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sports club