frequentation

American  

[free-kwuhn-tey-shuhn] / ˌfri kwənˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the practice of frequenting; habit of visiting often.

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frequentation British  

/ ˌfriːkwɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or practice of frequenting or visiting often

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Etymology

Origin of frequentation

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French fréquentation < Latin frequentātiōn- (stem of frequentātiō ). See frequent, -ation

Example Sentences

The frequentation of these simple people calmed the fever of ennui, which had been consuming him.

From Mike Fletcher A Novel by Moore, George (George Augustus)

I neuer sawe in anye place greater abundaunce and frequentation of people, forasmuche as I could perceyue by tarrying there the space of 20 dayes.

From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

It was his frequentation of Walkham's house that had for several years effectively barred her foot from crossing the threshold.

From The House of the Vampire by Viereck, George Sylvester

Indeed the frequentation and proper reception of the Sacraments themselves largely depend upon it.

From The Young Priest's Keepsake by Phelan, Michael

In this city is great frequentation of merchandise, as in a most famous mart.

From First Footsteps in East Africa by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir