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

Nearly one in three adults used a public library service in 2023–24, while 21,000 community centers and halls host everything from childcare and exercise classes to adult advice services. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The petition seeks to redevelopment the site to include an indoor live performance venue, nightclub, restaurant, bar and community center. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

In many places, community centers become hubs for information and spots to charge cellphones when the power goes down. — Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

The company also must provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for dozens of eligible community centers, including schools and libraries. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for community center

• centre
• enter
• renter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer
• tormentor
• epicenter

Kids Definition

community center

noun

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