Boys’ Club

Pronunciation: /bɔɪz klʌb/

Definitions of boys’ club

noun a group or organization that is exclusively for boys or men

Example Sentences

A1 The boys' club had a secret handshake.

A2 She felt excluded from the boys' club at school.

B1 The workplace was criticized for having a boys' club mentality.

B2 Breaking into the boys' club of professional sports can be challenging for female athletes.

C1 The boys' club of executives made decisions behind closed doors.

C2 She was determined to break down the barriers of the boys' club in the tech industry.

Examples of boys’ club in a Sentence

formal The company's board of directors has been criticized for maintaining a boys' club mentality, excluding women from key decision-making roles.

informal I heard that the tech industry can be a real boys' club, with guys dominating the field.

slang The boys' club at the gym always hogs the weightlifting equipment, making it hard for others to use.

figurative Breaking into the boys' club of professional sports broadcasting can be tough for newcomers.

Grammatical Forms of boys’ club

• plural: boys' clubs
• comparative: more boys' club
• superlative: most boys' club
• present tense: boys' club
• future tense: will be boys' club
• perfect tense: have been boys' club
• continuous tense: are being boys' club
• singular: boy's club
• positive degree: boys' club
• infinitive: to be boys' club
• gerund: being boys' club
• participle: boys' clubbing

Origin and Evolution of boys’ club

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'boys' club' originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe exclusive social clubs or organizations that were only open to men, the term 'boys' club' has evolved to also refer to any male-dominated or exclusionary environment or group.