hangout

noun

ˈhaŋ-ˌau̇t How to pronounce hangout (audio)
Definition of hangoutnext
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 Once moviegoing went from routine hangout to major outing, theaters had to adapt. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 For Gen Z, that means the flagship store is becoming a hangout again, one macchiato at a time. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026 That’s exactly what Carly Grider, the organizer who hosted the evening hangout event, hoped for. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Food and drink Tucked on the backside of the hotel, Peter B’s is a buzzy brewery and local hangout with a dog-friendly patio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
Noun
  • The red-footed booby (Sula sula) was spotted off Thomas Point Park in Anne Arundel County, hundreds of miles away from its usual haunt in the tropics.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While all respectable in their own right, there are additional haunts along and beyond the Front Range still serving cold ones today — and some are said to be just that, haunted.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Definition of haunt

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