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 Believe it or not, the podcast hosts also spent time with Ruby at the local hangout, according to a post from the steakhouse owner. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 June 2025 Perfect for a patio or balcony, these hanging bulbs bring a little atmosphere to parties and hangouts. Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025 Most events are casual — think trivia nights, brewery hangouts, hikes or group dinners. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
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  • This wealthy municipality west of Lisbon was a turn-of-the-century haunt for aristocrats in search of its therapeutic thermal waters, before finding wartime fame in the 1940s as a den of espionage on both sides thanks to Portugal’s neutrality.
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • The bar, once a haunt of the dean of Los Angeles food writing Jonathan Gold, closed in 2024.
    James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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