community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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When Mecklenburg County Schools integrated during the 1960s, the Ada Jenkins School closed, but reopened as a community center.
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Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
It was held Saturday — Juneteenth itself is Thursday, June 19 — to spotlight a community center meant to connect Treasure Valley residents.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2025
All community centers in Fort Worth will be closed, including the Haws Athletic Center and Log Cabin Village.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
From members clubs to climbing walls, cul-de-sacs to community centers, Rose chooses everyday backdrops in which her off-kilter characters can come to life.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
It was held Saturday — Juneteenth itself is Thursday, June 19 — to spotlight a community center meant to connect Treasure Valley residents.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2025
All community centers in Fort Worth will be closed, including the Haws Athletic Center and Log Cabin Village.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
From members clubs to climbing walls, cul-de-sacs to community centers, Rose chooses everyday backdrops in which her off-kilter characters can come to life.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for community center
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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