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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Mohiuddin added that the mosque serves as a community center to help children form their identities and maintain relationships with their religious community. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges. Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026 The press release said libraries and community centers throughout the city will be open during their normal hours and available for weather respite. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Staffed by local volunteers who undergo training in tax law and taxpayer confidentiality, the programs run tax-help services at libraries, community centers and schools across the country, including in Wisconsin. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 9 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 22 Feb. 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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