community center

noun

: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities

Examples of community center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, since the community center has a large public art space, the library has a smaller area for it. Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024 Also, be skeptical of every text, email, and advertisement, even ones in your local community center or church, Martini said. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024 The same was true inside the adjacent community center. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024 Also check neighborhood churches and community centers. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024 The cuts included reducing hours at community centers and eliminating some recreational programs, drawing criticism from local leaders. Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024 During the event, Queen Camilla and Queen Mathilde boarded the WOW Girls Festival Bus, which had been traveling to schools and community centers around England to promote gender equality. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 The district had inflated that fund temporarily for the current school year in part to collect funds for a new community center at the former Browning School. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 Sixty dollars a month for the spot and a community center nearby with showers. Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of community center was in 1899

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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

community center

noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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