Membership

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛmbərˌʃɪp/

Definitions of membership

noun a state or status of belonging to a particular group or organization

Example Sentences

A1 I have a membership to the local gym.

A2 She signed up for a membership at the library.

B1 Being a member of the club gives you access to exclusive events.

B2 The benefits of my gym membership include discounts on personal training sessions.

C1 His lifetime membership to the organization allows him to attend any event for free.

C2 As a member of the committee, she has voting rights and can influence decisions.

Examples of membership in a Sentence

formal Membership to the exclusive club requires a thorough vetting process.

informal If you want to join the gym, you'll need a membership.

slang I got my hands on a VIP membership to the concert.

figurative Being part of the team gives you a membership to a supportive community.

Grammatical Forms of membership

• plural: memberships
• comparative: more membership
• superlative: most membership
• present tense: membership
• future tense: will membership
• perfect tense: have membership
• continuous tense: is membership
• singular: membership
• positive degree: membership
• infinitive: to membership
• gerund: membership
• participle: membership

Origin and Evolution of membership

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'membership' originated from the Old French word 'membre', which means 'limb' or 'part'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'membership' evolved to refer to belonging to a group or organization, rather than just a physical part of the body.