Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glee-club

noun

/ɡliː klʌb/

Definition

A glee-club is a group of singers, typically composed of men, who perform vocal music, often in cheerful and lively arrangements.

Examples

The local glee-club performed at the community center last night.
Members of the glee-club practiced every Thursday to prepare for their concert.
Many students joined the glee-club to make friends and enjoy singing together.

Meaning

The term glee-club originally referred to a musical group that sang glees, which are short songs sung by several voices, often in harmony and celebrating joy or merriment. Nowadays, it can also imply a social gathering that emphasizes fun and camaraderie through music.