community center

noun

: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities

Examples of community center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It is often celebrated with nationwide parades and education events at schools and community centers. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024 Dare to Care has partners across the areas, including schools, community centers, service kitchens, and church pantries. Bailey Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2024 When Imperato walks into the SAGE LGBTQ elder community center in New York City, the center is filled with a rush of energy. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 3 June 2024 The community center is stocked with enough water and snacks for evacuees. Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for community center 

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of community center was in 1899

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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

community center

noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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