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
Longtime Meridian Speedway announcer Brent Arte expects to celebrate the opening of his new downtown hangout, Pit Stop Sports Bar and Grill, within weeks.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Your satire of suburban malaise doesn’t also have to be a hangout comedy with a murderer on the loose.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
On the opposite side of the home to the bedroom/hangout area is the bathroom.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
The restaurant was one of Robinson’s late-night hangouts.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Your satire of suburban malaise doesn’t also have to be a hangout comedy with a murderer on the loose.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
On the opposite side of the home to the bedroom/hangout area is the bathroom.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
The restaurant was one of Robinson’s late-night hangouts.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangout
haunt
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Classic Eats Despite this growing culinary flourish, longtime local haunts still stay true to Waco’s hometown culture.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The legendary American photographer, known for chronicling the jet set at play, counted Cortina among his favorite haunts—alongside Santa Barbara and the Bahamas.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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