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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On a sunny day, the property’s outdoor infinity pool serves as one of the best hangout spots in the area, standing four stories above street level and offering scenic views of the city.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
For something more casual, swing by Funk, a trendy hangout spot serving a rotating menu of pastries—from saffron buns to pistachio cruffins—alongside daily soups and Scandi-inspired smoked fish sandwiches.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Notably, parking lots are not among the animal's typical hangouts — but Leggio's, where Cerase spotted the scurrying stoat, is located near a stream, according to WNEP.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Dining The hotel’s all-day dining destination, Ajax Downtown (sister restaurant of Ajax Tavern in Aspen), is a lively hangout for locals and visitors alike.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
For something more casual, swing by Funk, a trendy hangout spot serving a rotating menu of pastries—from saffron buns to pistachio cruffins—alongside daily soups and Scandi-inspired smoked fish sandwiches.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Notably, parking lots are not among the animal's typical hangouts — but Leggio's, where Cerase spotted the scurrying stoat, is located near a stream, according to WNEP.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Dining The hotel’s all-day dining destination, Ajax Downtown (sister restaurant of Ajax Tavern in Aspen), is a lively hangout for locals and visitors alike.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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