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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Going for a job interview at a community center that hosts events for kids? Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025 The acceptable middle ground, after weeks of disagreement, was a tiny ceremony at the neighborhood’s community center. Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025 Teens and tweens used to be able to entertain themselves, find friends, and explore their interests in malls, parks, community centers, or libraries. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025 Shadyac founded nonprofit climbing gym and community center Memphis Rox, which inspired Memphis to the Mountain. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 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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