community center

noun

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

Examples of community center in a Sentence

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The $22 million Palmdale, California, project aims to keep foster siblings together in a specialized village that includes 12 homes, studio apartments and a community center. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026 The project is building a specialized village that includes 12 homes, studio apartments, and a community center. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Decrease the operating hours for the city’s community centers and pools. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Attendees were also able to map places along the trail that are important to them – from homes and workplaces to restaurants and community centers. April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for community center

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 3 Mar. 2026.

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community center

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