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
  • The few clubs and bars in Sokoto city are his haunts, and the scene for him is no different from those in the more liberal southern Nigeria.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most gorgeous haunts in San Francisco is becoming a pretty good place to just gorge.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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