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 Off set [hangouts] always help. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025 The West Fond du Lac Avenue bar, which was once a popular hangout for Black musicians and Milwaukee police officers alike, was demolished in April. Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Downstairs has a 12-foot by 20-foot layout that can serve as extra storage, a cozy backyard hangout, or work-from-home office space. Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 On Friday, Jaysen’s family and friends gathered at Altitude Trampoline Park in Columbia, a favorite hangout of his, to mark the boy’s birthday. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
Noun
  • The haunt went on a seven-year hiatus after Abel died, but Mike, determined to honor his father’s legacy, brought it back in 2023.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Ancient Egyptian theatrical home haunt.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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