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 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 Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 That’s all before setting aside the time to manage a fantasy football roster, oversee a gambling hobby, or make sure you’re fully briefed for the next all-hands—sorry, hangout—at the bar. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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