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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Registration is required in person at the community center’s front desk. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 Their community center is funded by a local government assistance project; the images show them in everyday activities at home and in their community. Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024 Parents left the community center with boxes of gifts and new bikes to spread some holiday cheer. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024 The alleged murders took place at The Hart Space community center on July 29 during the first week of the girls’ summer vacation from school, per The Guardian. Clare Fisher, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 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 8 Jan. 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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