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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.
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
Dare to Care has partners across the areas, including schools, community centers, service kitchens, and church pantries.
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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.
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Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 3 June 2024
The community center is stocked with enough water and snacks for evacuees.
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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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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