community center

noun

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

Examples of community center in a Sentence

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In the capital city, Khartoum, galleries had just begun to flourish; formal institutions and community centers were taking shape; and discussions of a National Museum of Art were underway. Omnia Saed, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Almost all tenants are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, with supportive services run by an LGBTQ+ community center nearby. Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2025 While many people will turn to in-person HIV support groups, LGBTQ+ community centers, and public health clinics - all are great resources. Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 The stabbings took place at The Hart Space community center in Southport. Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for community center

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 25 Mar. 2025.

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community center

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