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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That protests are being held outside synagogues, college Hillel chapters, and Jewish community centers, effectively barring Jews from their own communal spaces? Scott Feuless, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 Nonprofit Be Xtra and Scrap Monkey Property Services are hosting a Thanksgiving drive at their joint community center. Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 The proposal also would have allowed dispensaries within 600 feet of some sensitive uses — including parks, community centers, libraries, museums and youth facilities — to apply for a conditional use permit. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 19 Nov. 2025 Then might as well have some fun burning off those festive calories with a 5K in Overland Park or a free night at a community center in Mission. Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 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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