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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 Until Adults gets a full 22-episode order like the good old days of hangout sitcoms, a true slow burn will never be fully possible. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Since then, the hangout sitcom has suffered a precipitous decline. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 Accessed by some steps between the bathroom and bedroom, it's shown here furnished with a couple of single beds but could alternatively be used to stash belongings or as a kid's room or general hangout space. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Nature zones, calm corners, and community hangouts topped the list of spaces people wanted. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
Noun
  • Roma didn’t know it then, but the 343 number would become a haunt, mobilizing him into decades of fighting, and of being told no.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As the story goes, Oasis’ working-class image resonated not just with the Mancunians who frequented the same haunts as them, but also fans all around the world who found hope in their songs.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of haunt

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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