How to Use hangout in a Sentence

hangout

1 of 2 noun
  • The park was their favorite hangout.
  • This could take the form of a past hangout spot, an old friend, or even an ex-lover.
    Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 30 Aug. 2021
  • To be a fly on the wall at a hangout between Snoop and Harry...
    Marie Claire Editors, Marie Claire, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Tidwell combined two part-time needs—a kids' hangout and a guest bedroom—into one always useful room.
    Sarah Alba, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2021
  • And since an outdoor hangout isn't complete without some food, check out this three-burner grill that's marked down to $99.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 5 Sep. 2021
  • Since the building opened in May that area has become a popular hangout for students to work and study, across the hall from the weight rooms.
    Dom Amore, courant.com, 29 Sep. 2021
  • For decades, the local mall was the definitive hangout spot for American teenagers.
    Nedra Rhone, ajc, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Peaches, Challah, and Mitzi's hangout has tiny versions of most living rooms staples.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Also, why did Sumit decide to have that important conversation at the busiest monkey hangout in town?
    Ashley Ray-Harris, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Namibians really enjoy setting up hangout spots at car washes and relaxing with sundowners outdoors.
    Lauren Ho, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021
  • In 1963, the mall welcomed the Teen Canteen, a hangout for teenagers that took over a lower-level dance studio on the weekends.
    René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The latest is Wide Right, a Ballpark neighborhood restaurant, bar and hangout for Denver comedy fans and stand-ups.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2024
  • As the room is quite large, the narrow daybed does double duty as both a room divider—separating the office area from the TV hangout zone—and an inviting perch that can be approached from either side.
    Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
  • But just know that inside the hole-in-the-wall hangout are a lot of TV screens.
    Ariana Garcia, Chron, 12 May 2023
  • The problem is that Stranger Things is not a vibe show, nor a hangout show.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2022
  • Our shoot felt more like a hangout at the beach than anything else.
    Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The hangout with Bruce for a month was really quite a gift.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2022
  • The preteen and his older brother went to a friend's house to get in some hangout time.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The house where he was found was not his home, but a popular hangout spot.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 22 Sep. 2022
  • This is our last hangout before I’ll be gone for a few months, to college.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022
  • At their next hangout, Warner presents the girls with a Beanie Baby frog.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
  • The ship’s shuttered casino has become the go-to hangout for teenagers.
    New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Pair it with a T-shirt and platform sandals for brunch with friends or a park hangout.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The spot had been an anarchist hangout for more than 30 years and is now the site where a new library is to be built.
    Niki Kitsantonis, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2022
  • The club in Brooklyn became a hangout for wiseguys and judges from the nearby courthouse.
    New York Times, 17 Nov. 2021
  • This outdoor bar and hangout space feels like a friend’s backyard.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Yes, there was gift wrapping, but the evening wound up more as a casual hangout.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2021
  • This EaDo hangout has coffee, cocktails and good eats on the menu.
    Megha McSwain, Chron, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Lyre's Italian Spritz takes me back to my favorite hangout.
    Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
  • And at a bar that’s open 24 hours, it’s become a popular gay hangout.
    Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
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hang out

2 of 2 verb
  • So take a step away, and hang out on the other side of the room.
    Men's Health, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Few people would want to hang out with a stick in the mud.
    Chicago Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Here's what to know about some of the things that can be hanging out in that pile.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The singer was spotted by fans hanging out in the VIP tent.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Children can hang out in the Kid Zone with a bounce house on the second floor of the venue.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 Sep. 2022
  • One night in June 2022, Tia went over to her sister’s house to hang out.
    Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Go hang out with ur grandma and all the rest of our people.
    Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The other a place for the neighborhood kids to hang out.
    Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2022
  • These speakers are great to take to picnics, the park, or just to the backyard to hang out.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023
  • The two have been spotted hanging out both at Chiefs games and out and about.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Jimmie Johnson wants to come out and watch golf and hang out.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The two would do shopping and laundry for the restaurant and hang out off work.
    Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022
  • However, some fans still managed to hang out around the venue and hear the hits.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
  • A lot of the Death Row people and Warren were hanging out there as well.
    Ade Adeniji, SPIN, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Your little ones will have plenty of space to hang out, too.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The second video featured a trio of friends hanging out.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The floating stairs lead to a space designed for children to hang out, with built-ins, bunks and lots of light.
    Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2023
  • This kitty mansion does it all, and even has a swing for cats to hang out on!
    Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 3 Oct. 2022
  • These nits hang out at the base of the hair shaft, incubating for a week or two.
    Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Locals of all backgrounds and ages hung out there or just stopped by for a snack.
    Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 25 July 2024
  • The brother said the victim would often hang out in the carport.
    Rosana Hughes, ajc, 2 Oct. 2022
  • He was supposed to stay over at her house, but instead, left to hang out with a cousin.
    Sarah Portney, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2023
  • In 1979, teenagers in Morton Grove often hung out by a river in a patch of woods.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Men were hanging out by the pool at the home on the evening of July 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. before getting out to grab food.
    Essence, 26 July 2023
  • Perhaps the mother of two decided to hang out in the warm weather and not fly off to the over-the-top shindig.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
  • Everyone here likes the same things, likes to be with each other, likes to hang out and go to games.
    Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Cocktails were served, and people could hang out at all hours.
    Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Rather hang out and explore the local food scene and sip on some craft cocktails?
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2022
  • However, the star said that the Burtka-Harris household isn't yet the place where their teens and their friends hang out.
    Jenny Haward, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
  • That, scruffy hospitality reminds us, is who your friends want to hang out with anyway.
    Miranda Rake, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024

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