Definition

Noun: - An organization or society for people who row: A "rowing club" is a club specifically for individuals who participate in the sport of rowing. It typically provides facilities, equipment, and organizes activities related to rowing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He joined the local rowing club to train on the river.
  • The university's rowing club won the national championship.

Advanced Usage

• As an institutional entity: The term can refer to the organization itself, including its members, building, and assets.
  • The historic rowing club on the banks of the Thames is over 150 years old.

Variants and Related Words

• Rower (n): A person who rows a boat.
• Rowing (n): The sport or activity of propelling a boat using oars.

Synonyms

• Boat club: Often used interchangeably, especially when the club's primary focus is rowing.
• Crew club: Specifically used in some contexts, particularly in American English, relating to competitive rowing teams.

Related Phrases

• Club membership: The state of being a member of the rowing club.
  • Her rowing club membership includes access to the boathouse.
• Club regatta: A boat race organized by the club.
  • The annual club regatta attracts teams from all over the region.

Noun

1. a club for rowers