Plural of clubhouse; buildings where members of a club gather to meet, socialize, and participate in club activities.
From 'clubhouse' (a building for club members) pluralized with '-es.' The term emerged in the 18th century as exclusive social clubs built dedicated meeting spaces.
Clubhouses became iconic symbols of British and American high society—they were status symbols of such importance that some were designed to look like palaces, and membership meant you were officially part of the social elite.
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