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 This family-run collection of hotels began in the 1960s when an Italian businessman took over a stunning property in Porto Ercole, previously a hangout for international socialites. Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Sage Hill Inn and Spa This 12-room inn offers a full slate of amenities, including a spa, restaurant, pickleball courts, and outdoor hangout areas perfect for viewing the pristine night sky. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 In this model, one loft is configured as an additional hangout space and features a sofa bed and another bean bag, with some storage space. Adam Williams july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 But the soon-to-open java hangout has created a website and set up social media accounts. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangout
haunt
Noun
  • For dinner, go downstairs to Mandolino’s Artisan Pizza, a Friday haunt for both permanent residents and undergraduate students.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • And to return to some of favorite haunts, but also to see what's next.
    Matt Zahn, CBS News, 27 June 2026

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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