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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Damage to homes, businesses and community centers in Black River is extensive – even seen in this limited scope. Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025 These food distributions are located outside of community centers, churches, government buildings and schools. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025 In an interview with the Journal Sentinel, Cassellius said those funds could be used in the future for recreational programs or facilities, including a new community center on the city's northwest side, which Cassellius said could go over its initial budget because of inflation. Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025 The first one will be connected to a larger community center so that even people who are not in-patient will be able to access health care, mental health care, career counseling, financial planning management and family therapy services to help rebuild relationships frayed by addiction. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 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 5 Nov. 2025.

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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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