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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Margins held steady, while services and memberships helped lift gross profits.
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
Zero Bond offers a modern social counterpart, shaped by a membership drawn to its blend of hospitality, design, and social connection.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Another customer, from Boise, bought a lifetime membership for $5,500 and was unable to get treatment after the clinic closed, the lawsuit said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
The membership that gets you access to the fun content costs $29 a month or $288 per year, and there are also $299 loadable weights to add strength training to your cardio routine.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 May 2025
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
Zero Bond offers a modern social counterpart, shaped by a membership drawn to its blend of hospitality, design, and social connection.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Another customer, from Boise, bought a lifetime membership for $5,500 and was unable to get treatment after the clinic closed, the lawsuit said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
The membership that gets you access to the fun content costs $29 a month or $288 per year, and there are also $299 loadable weights to add strength training to your cardio routine.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 May 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 3 Jun. 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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