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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  • There’s a lot of historical buildings from 75 years ago that are favored haunts, and then there’s a lot of rock ‘n’ roll clubs from 50 years ago, like the Troubadour and the Whisky a-Go-Go.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Shane, whose run in All Out at the Nederlander Theater ends March 8, took some time to show Condé Nast Traveler some of his favorite Manhattan haunts—from a five-star hotel to a tawdry nightclub to the first brow aesthetician that put him at ease.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Stomping grounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping%20grounds. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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