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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In Colombia, home to the largest Venezuelan population abroad, hundreds of people have turned up at community centers to donate non-perishable food, hygiene products, clothing, and even pet supplies. Manuel Rueda, NPR, 27 June 2026 Most of the tour stops take place at schools and community centers in majority-Black neighborhoods. ABC News, 26 June 2026 Another concern was building a community center. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 The county issued permits for 11 buildings, including a community center. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 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 28 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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