membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship 
plural memberships
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: the body of members
an organization with a large membership
3
mathematics
: the relation between an element of a set (see set entry 2 sense 21) or class and the set or class itself compare inclusion sense 3a
Examples of membership in a Sentence
What is the cost of a one-year membership?
Membership in the club doubled last year.
clubs that are hoping to increase their membership
The club has a large membership.
clubs that are hoping to increase their memberships
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Residents enjoy the standard perks of membership to FAST, including access to the indoor competition pool, outdoor competition pool, splash pad, FAST FIT training room, and more!
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Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The Killers, who become eligible for Rock Hall membership much sooner, in 2028, have also joined the lineup.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
New systems, new plans and maybe even a new gym membership could come into play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Long-term memberships go from three to six months at roughly 660 euros and 1,250 euros, respectively.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The Killers, who become eligible for Rock Hall membership much sooner, in 2028, have also joined the lineup.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
New systems, new plans and maybe even a new gym membership could come into play.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Long-term memberships go from three to six months at roughly 660 euros and 1,250 euros, respectively.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for membership
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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membership
noun
mem·ber·ship
ˈmem-bər-ˌship
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: all the members of an organization
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