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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During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 The community center is home to a dozen free or low-cost programs geared toward folks who are otherwise underserved. Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Former newspaper boxes will serve as miniature food pantries at locations like fire stations and community centers in Little Rock because of a new city initiative. Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026 AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization based in Oak Park, has led such information sessions at libraries and community centers throughout Cook County to tell seniors what to watch out for when their Medicare benefits are targeted. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 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 24 Jun. 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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