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
Recent Examples on the Web
The student membership costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year.
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Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
The Palestinian Authority last applied for full membership in 2011.
—Michele Kelemen, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The vote Thursday was 12 in favor of membership for Palestinians with one abstention plus the U.S. veto.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Revenue sources could come from grants, corporate sponsors, private donations, memberships and events such as weddings or art sales, Finnell said.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Union membership has been on a decades-long decline in the United States, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years amid high-profile contract negotiations involving Hollywood studios and Las Vegas hotels.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024
The boost in credits allows travelers achieve higher tiers of membership level in the loyalty program, which is free to join.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Fees also differ based on the traveler’s destination, their JetBlue membership level, the ticket price, and the exact weight of the luggage.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Admission to the City Museum, with its 10-story slide, huge ball pit, and 40-foot high Ferris wheel, is available through day passes or memberships.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
The Palestinian Authority last applied for full membership in 2011.
—Michele Kelemen, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The vote Thursday was 12 in favor of membership for Palestinians with one abstention plus the U.S. veto.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Revenue sources could come from grants, corporate sponsors, private donations, memberships and events such as weddings or art sales, Finnell said.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Union membership has been on a decades-long decline in the United States, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years amid high-profile contract negotiations involving Hollywood studios and Las Vegas hotels.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024
The boost in credits allows travelers achieve higher tiers of membership level in the loyalty program, which is free to join.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Fees also differ based on the traveler’s destination, their JetBlue membership level, the ticket price, and the exact weight of the luggage.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Admission to the City Museum, with its 10-story slide, huge ball pit, and 40-foot high Ferris wheel, is available through day passes or memberships.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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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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