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 The body language expert swore that the camp hangouts were positive. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The non-profit the Giving Grill was born during a hangout among friends and quickly turned into a mission to serve their community. — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Back in the kitchen, a staircase provides access to an office/hangout area with both seating and a desk. — New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026 Bluetooth Speaker Deals Bose Turn any outdoor hangout into an unforgettable celebration with the Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
Noun
  • Thoughtful extras include a handy waterproof bag for wet swimwear and the gift of a black handbook with the owner’s favorite island haunts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Childhood memories, neighborhood haunts and her Thai and Filipino family have inspired her recent creations.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of haunt

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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