community center
Americannoun
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community centers
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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His mother worked a variety of jobs, including at the local Jewish community center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
He delivered a speech at a London community center on Monday, without a jacket or tie and with his shirtsleeves rolled up.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
Initial plans are focusing on key areas, including a proposed civic redevelopment site with a community center, municipal buildings, and affordable housing, as well as an industrial zone near Comox Lake.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
Then the couple walked down a famed boulevard named after the father of Cuban independence, José Martí, to the old building that houses Havana’s community center for Cubans of Arab descent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
Inside, the community center sounds like the gymnasium during girls’ phys ed.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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