charter member

NOUN

original member

Synonyms

WEAK

club member founding member

Example Sentences

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He was also one of the first Americans to play in Europe and was a charter member of MLS, starting for the Columbus Crew in the team’s first game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur — charter member of the Premier League, owner of a state-of-the-art stadium, and one of the world’s highest earning clubs — is deep in a relegation fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Of course, Benmont Tench III is most well-known for being the guy sitting over Tom Petty’s right shoulder as a charter member of the Heartbreakers, rocking away at the Hammond B3 organ.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

The steal did more than make Acuña the game’s charter member of the 40-70 club.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

“I believe you know my friend and charter member of the Loyal Order of the Stone Bone, Mr. Borlock.”

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli