as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
a favorite hangout of senior citizens is the local community center
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Recent Examples of hangout
Keeping with the down-home vibe, there are fire pits, a vegetable garden, and a communal lodge hangout space.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Last fall, a friend told Hobbs that Peanuts Deluxe Cafe, a greasy-spoon hangout for San Jose State students on East San Fernando Street, was for sale and the SJSU alum decided to jump in and took over in October.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The first floor was once home to Palace South Beach, a storied LGBTQ+ hangout known for its drag shows and turning this corner of South Beach into a beacon of inclusion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Last fall, a friend told Hobbs that Peanuts Deluxe Cafe, a greasy-spoon hangout for San Jose State students on East San Fernando Street, was for sale and the SJSU alum decided to jump in and took over in October.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The first floor was once home to Palace South Beach, a storied LGBTQ+ hangout known for its drag shows and turning this corner of South Beach into a beacon of inclusion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangout
haunt
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Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant When Horst moved to New Orleans, his foodie friends drove him around to their favorite haunts, but somehow, no one took him to Middendorf’s.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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