stomping grounds

Definition of stomping groundsnext
plural of stomping ground
as in haunts
a place for spending time or for socializing a major part of the fun of alumni weekend is visiting the old stomping grounds

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haunts
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  • Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Stomping grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping%20grounds. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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