clubman

A clubman enjoys a lively conversation with friends at a social gathering.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A male member of a club: "clubman" refers to a man who is a member of a club, especially a social or private club.
   • A sociable man who frequents clubs: In American English, "clubman" can also describe a man who enjoys socializing and networking, often attending clubs or social gatherings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He has been a clubman at the Royal Society for over twenty years. (He is a long-standing male member of that club.)
  • As a dedicated clubman, he attends every monthly meeting and social event. (He actively participates in club activities.)
  • The old clubman was known for his witty conversation and wide circle of acquaintances. (A sociable man who frequently visited clubs.)

Advanced Usage

• "a clubman's club": a club that is particularly popular among or designed for clubmen.

  • The Athenaeum is often called a clubman's club because of its exclusive membership and traditional atmosphere. (A club favored by frequent club members.)

• "clubman style": a manner of dress or behavior associated with traditional club members, often involving formal or conservative attire.

  • He dressed in clubman style, with a tweed jacket and polished shoes. (Clothing typical of a club member.)

Variants and Related Words

• Clubwoman (n): a female member of a club.

  • She is an active clubwoman who organizes charity events. (A woman who belongs to and participates in a club.)

• Clubby (adj): characteristic of a club or club members; sociable and exclusive.

  • The atmosphere in the lounge was very clubby, with members chatting in small groups. (Friendly and intimate, like a club.)

• Clubhouse (n): a building used by a club for meetings and social activities.

  • The golf clubhouse has a restaurant and locker rooms. (The facility for club members.)

Synonyms

• Member: a person who belongs to a group or organization.
• Socialite: a person who is well-known in fashionable society and frequently attends social events.
• Bon vivant: a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.

Related Idioms

• Clubman's handshake: a secret or distinctive handshake used among club members to recognize each other.

  • He greeted me with a clubman's handshake, confirming he was a fellow member. (A special greeting used within a club.)

• To be a clubman through and through: to be fully devoted to club life and its traditions.

  • After decades of service, he is a clubman through and through. (He embodies the spirit of club membership.)