members-only

Not for outsiders

Members-only describes something restricted to people who belong to a particular group or organization: a members-only club, members-only access to the archives.

The term suggests exclusivity—benefits or spaces reserved for those who've paid dues, been accepted, or otherwise earned membership.

The pool is members-only on weekends.

exclusivity

private

Restricted to certain parties

elite · select · privileged · gated · closed · limited · premium · insider · vetted · curated

retail

warehouse

Bulk goods storage building

card · discount · subscription · savings · perks · rewards · access · deals · shopping · annual fee

clubs

dues

Regular membership payments

golf club · yacht club · social club · fraternity · sorority · lodge · chapter · initiation · roster · bylaws

digital

paywall

Fee-based content restriction

premium content · account · password · tier · unlock · streaming · newsletter · Patreon · community · forum

fashion

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • 1980sFourth-to-last twentieth-century decade
  • bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
  • cafe racerStripped-down speed motorcycle

preppy · brand · logo · sportswear · vintage · retro · hip-hop · leather · iconic · streetwear

Categories
Opposites
access restriction

members-onlyopen to the public

public · open-door · unrestricted · walk-in · non-exclusive

social exclusivity

members-onlyinclusive

Covering all members

egalitarian · democratic · populist · welcoming · classless

Family

member, only, members, membership, memberships, lonely

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G