key club

noun

1. a private nightclub admitting only members and their guests, the members often being given door keys to the club.

Word History and Origins

Origin of key club¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

She got to know Ortiz, who was a counselor and the faculty advisor to the Key Club, to which the student belonged, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

However, with her flag sash partially covered with a gold Key Club International one, no one tried to stop Peña Villasano from crossing the stage to receive her diploma.

From Seattle Times

He was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society and served as president of both the Key Club and Jobs for Virginia Graduates program.

From Washington Post

She said she remembers having to learn English at San Bernardino schools, and getting her first taste of political organizing through her high school’s Key Club.

From Los Angeles Times

Tringale took advantage with one key club in his bag.

From Seattle Times