key club
noun
: a private club serving liquor and providing entertainment
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Tringale took advantage with one key club in his bag. 
Fox News, 7 July 2022 It's reported that the most obvious factor was that key club staff have been meeting behind Wenger's back, in preparation for life without the boss in north London. SI.com, 23 Apr. 2018
Fox News, 7 July 2022 It's reported that the most obvious factor was that key club staff have been meeting behind Wenger's back, in preparation for life without the boss in north London. SI.com, 23 Apr. 2018 Word History
Etymology
from the key to the premises provided to each member
First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above
key club
noun
as in country club
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- country club
- service club
- clubhouse
- union
- camp
- club
- stamping ground
- stomping ground
- resort
- rendezvous
- haunt
- canteen
- hangout
- refuge
- sanctuary
- harbor
- nest
- haven
- retreat
- purlieu
- harborage