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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 The differences in how generations socialize come down to the conditions around a hangout, according to Romanoff. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 That’s the ugliest story linked to the name of a hangout that has delighted generations since Soyka and business partner Jeffrey Davis conceived of The News Cafe in 1988. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 For a nightcap, stay close to home with a cocktail in The Cobbler, a cool hangout for both residents and non-residents. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 On Sunday, Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
Noun
  • At Old City haunts like Sazerac Bar, the beloved trio of whiskey, bitters, and sugars is still fervently poured into an Herbsaint tinged old-fashioned glass and garnished with a lemon peel.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of haunt

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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