hangout
Americannoun
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a place where people gather for casual socializing or recreation.
The pub is an ultracasual hangout, mostly frequented by undergraduates from the local university.
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a place that a person frequently visits, especially for socializing or recreation.
The record store was one of my favorite neighborhood hangouts when I was a kid.
verb phrase
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to lean or be suspended through an opening.
If you hang out the window that far, you're likely to fall right out!
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to suspend in open view; display.
Her family hangs out the flag every day, not just on holidays.
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Informal. to frequent a particular place, especially in one's free time.
We’ve all got friends who would rather hang out at a bookstore with a glass of wine than go clubbing.
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Informal. to linger or loiter somewhere.
We’ve got nothing better to do, so we’ll probably just hang out.
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Informal. to spend time with someone.
I’d love the chance to hang out with some like-minded folks.
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Informal. to wait, especially briefly.
Hang out a minute while I get my backpack.
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Slang. to calm down.
Hang out, Mom, I'm OK.
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of hangout
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase hang out
Example Sentences
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The Trump Truth Store + Hangout in Crystal Lake has only been open for several months.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
Even if you don’t stay, make a point of tiki cocktails and appetizers next to the underground, indoor waterfall in The Old Hangout or a beer behind The Vault’s hidden door.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021
During lockdown, he got people together to do a weekly "Hobby Hangout" online call, where gamers painted miniatures and chatted to each other.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2021
Rick Hayes, a retired high school English teacher, was enjoying his daily ritual of coffee and a newspaper outside at the Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar near Main Street in Seal Beach on Sunday morning.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2020
Magic that didn’t have to be this magical for what’s ultimately a Google Hangout.
From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2020
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