hangout

noun hang·out \ ˈhaŋ-ˌau̇t \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Examples: hangout in a Sentence

Definition of hangout

: a favorite place for spending time; also : a place frequented for entertainment or for socializing

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Examples of hangout in a Sentence

The park was their favorite hangout.
a favorite hangout of the golden-agers is the local community center

Recent Examples of hangout from the Web

The hangout comes just days after Jenner was seen kissing a man who resembled Anwar at a CFDA Awards afterparty.

— jodi guglielmi, PEOPLE.com, "Kendall Jenner Is 'Enjoying Being Single' as She's Seen Hanging Out with Anwar Hadid Again," 7 June 2018
Getty Images Attention: Meghan Markle and the Queen have scheduled an official hangout together.

— rachel epstein, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle and the Queen Are Planning to Hang Out Together in Cheshire," 4 June 2018
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term in his 1989 book The Great Good Place, which described why community hangouts like cafes, bars, and hair salons are essential breeding grounds for social connections, inclusion, and democracy.

— diana budds, Curbed, "It’s time to take back third places," 31 May 2018
After Instagramming an adorable hangout session that came complete with marshmallows, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson took to social media again on May 30th to show off more of their time together — and this time matching outfits are involved.

— lauren rearick, Teen Vogue, "Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Wear Matching Hogwarts Robes on Instagram," 30 May 2018
Back in its 1990s heyday, My Florist Café attracted a cool crowd of bohemians and suits, folks who had almost no downtown Phoenix-area hangout alternatives.

— azcentral, "Iconic Arizona businesses that are closed," 4 Nov. 2014
Then there was the question of whether — and when — to suggest another hangout.

— kira m. newman, Washington Post, "My violin was my best friend. Then I realized I needed people.," 28 May 2018
The pair have a storied friendship that includes rumored collaborations, backstage hangouts with Ellie Goulding, and even some moments of Twitter trolling that involved other One Direction members.

— lauren rearick, Teen Vogue, "Shawn Mendes and Niall Horan Discussed Their Friendship in New Interview," 28 May 2018
Consortium Holdings’ hipster hangout Neighborhood is known for its signature Hood Burger, made with Gruyere and blue cheese, bacon and onion jam, brown butter aioli and arugula.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego's best burgers," 28 May 2018

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First Known Use of hangout

circa 1893

in the meaning defined above

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hangout Synonyms

Synonyms

haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, resort, stamping ground, stomping ground;

harbor, harborage, haven, nest, refuge, retreat, sanctuary;

hang out

verb

Definition of hang out

intransitive verb

1 : to protrude and droop

2 slang : live, reside

transitive verb

: to display outside as an announcement to the public —used chiefly in the phrase hang out one's shingle

Recent Examples of hang out from the Web

Overall, the Flash Air is comfy enough for getting a great night’s sleep and for hanging out and reading in for hours at a time.

— emily reed, Outside Online, "Tested: REI Co-Op Flash Air Hammock," 7 June 2018
So Jeff Sessions still kind of being hung out to dry by the president but maintaining a lot of support among his past colleagues.

— Fox News, "Trump blames attorney general for ongoing Russia probe," 6 June 2018
So, remember how Bernard was hanging out in The Cradle with a maniacal, monologuing Ford?

— kayleigh roberts, Marie Claire, "All the Most WTF Moments in 'Westworld' Season 2, Episode 7, Ranked," 4 June 2018
So, besides hanging out in a trendy shipping container all day, what else is there to do at Flophouze?

— danielle tullo, House Beautiful, "This Shipping Container Hotel Gives You the Chance to Live In a Tiny House," 30 May 2018
Keeping things streamlined to a few ingredients all cooked in one packet means more time for hanging out and enjoying a relaxing meal with very little cleanup time.

— for kroger, The Courier-Journal, "It's outdoor dining season: celebrate with zesty grilling dinner packets," 26 May 2018
With water temperatures still low, Oslund said fish are hanging out near shore, meaning spinners or sinking leech patterns can be productive.

— matt tunseth, Anchorage Daily News, "Here are the best bets for sportfishing in Southcentral Alaska this holiday weekend," 26 May 2018
Still, there is no evidence to suggest that tapeworms are hanging out in every other deli or restaurant, by any means.

— maria masters, Health.com, "Every Question You Were Afraid to Ask About Tapeworms, Answered," 24 May 2018
The throttle overruns crackled from tailpipes that hung out the back like a Billy goat’s nads.

— dan neil, WSJ, "The Art of Faking a Ferrari," 10 May 2018

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